Engineering Inspector

Description An employee in this class performs inspections to ensure compliance with the Town’s engineering and construction standards and specifications. Work involves site visits to ensure proper construction methods are being used to develop new Town infrastructure. Review and track test reports related to asphalt density and concrete strength, to ensure work meets the Town specifications. Work in this class is performed with a high level of independence and judgment. Work is supervised by the Engineering Inspections Supervisor and is evaluated through conferences, review of work results obtained, and overall success of the Engineering Inspections program.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Uses knowledge of construction inspection standards to evaluate infrastructure work, including subgrade preparation, asphalt and concrete placement, and storm drain installation, ensuring all construction methods meet required specifications.
• Monitors all phases of project development, including pre-construction activities, utility coordination, roadbuilding progress, and post-construction inspections.
• Prepares inspection reports and maintains accurate documentation of work activities and field findings, utilizing the department’s work-order system and the Wake County Inspections Portal.
• Conducts compaction testing for new developments.
• Reviews and tracks test reports for concrete strength and asphalt densities.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with sediment and control Inspectors assigned to the Town of Wendell, as well as with developers and their designated representatives, to ensure coordinated compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Educates and provides information to citizens, developers, and the general public in relation to applicable laws, town policies, regulations, and codes.
• Attends pre-construction meetings with Town staff, developers, and contractors to review project requirements and ensure alignment with applicable standards and procedures.
• Conducts final punch-list inspections to confirm compliance with Town standards and to identify all items requiring correction prior to final acceptance by the Town.
• Provides guidance to contractors on proper procedures and applicable Town standards.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development workshops, classes, and other activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the Town's ordinances and codes.
• Thorough knowledge of the Town’s geography.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Ability to seek and implement reasonable solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, developers, builders, and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to read and track material testing reports.
• Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies.
• Ability to maintain an inventory.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or supervision.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and considerable experience in local government infrastructure inspections, construction, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An associate’s degree in engineering technology, construction management, or related field is desirable.

Special Requirements Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements Work is generally light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects . Employee must be able to perform normal bodily movements such as balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and grasping. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, perform extensive reading, visually inspect small defects and parts, and use measurement devices. Employee must be able to speak with others, hear spoken words, and read words and data.

Working Conditions Work in this class occurs in both inside and outside conditions. When working outside, the employee is subject to both cold and hot weather conditions. The employee is subject to noise, which may require the employee to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body, and is also subject to workplace hazards including proximity to street traffic and moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, oils, fuels, mists, electrical current, and insects. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation and risk of injury from walking on uneven grounds, high weeds, rodents, snakes, and dilapidated buildings.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Disclaimer This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Wendell reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

The Town of Wendell provides a comprehensive benefit package to all active full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and a 401(k) with a contribution from the Town that begins on your first day of employment.

Please note that the following is only a summary of Town employee benefits and policies. This document does not constitute a guarantee of benefits.

HEALTHCARE Medical And Pharmacy Benefits The Town of Wendell offers medical and pharmacy benefits to all eligible full-time employees at no cost to employees (employee-only coverage), administered by Meritain through Aetna and CVS Caremark. Additionally, the Town offers an HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) account to employees in the amount of $1,440 to help cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Dental and Vision Dental and Vision plans are offered at no cost to employees (employee-only coverage) through MetLife.

Teladoc Teledoc is a telemedicine and virtual healthcare platform that provides remote access to medical, mental health, and speciality care services and is offered at no cost to employees .

WELLNESS The Town of Wendell offers a Lifestyle Balance Account (LBA) in the amount of $2,100 to be used for a variety of wellness and/or personal needs, including child activities (i.e. camps), educational programs, fitness (including classes, fitness equipment, fitness trackers, and more), healthy meal delivery services, meditation/mindfulness programs, med spa services, and many other categories in support of your overall personal wellness.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Employees may purchase additional supplemental insurance benefits, with premiums paid 100% by the employees: Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee, spouse, and child(ren), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

Financial Benefits Retirement The Town of Wendell offers retirement benefits through the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (LGERS). LGERS is a defined benefit plan (also known as a pension plan), and enrollment is mandatory for employees. Employees are required to contribute 6% of their regular gross wages every pay period. The Town contributes 14.38% of regular gross wages (16.08% for sworn officers) towards your LGERS plan.

401(k) and/or 457(b ) In addition to the generous employer contribution to your LGERS retirement plan, the town also contributes 5% of your gross wages to a 401(k) or 457(b) plan. You may also contribute to these plans through payroll deduction. The 5% is provided to you automatically regardless of whether you make contributions.

Basic Life And Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits The Town offers a life insurance policy along with accidental death & dismemberment benefits in the amount of 1.5X your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $200,000, at no cost to you.

Longevity Pay Employees are compensated for years of continuous service as of 12/1 of each year (as approved in the annual budget). Payments, if budgeted, are issued on December 1st or the paycheck immediately before.

PAID TIME OFF Vacation Leave Accrual Full-time employees of the Town of Wendell earn vacation leave monthly based on the following schedule:

Months of Service Employees Law Enforcement Officers 0-35

(Less than 3 Years)

8.00 hours per month

8.40 hours per month

36-95

(3-7 Years)

10.00 hours per month

10.50 hours per month

96-179

(8-14 Years)

12.00 hours per month

12.60 hours per month

180-239

(15-19 Years)

14.00 hours per month

14.70 hours per month

240-299

(20-24 Years)

16.00 hours per month

16.80 hours per month

300-359

(25-29 Years)

18.00 hours per month

18.90 hours per month

360+

(30+ Years)

20.00 hours per month

21.00 hours per month

Sick Leave Accrual Full-time employees of the Town earn sick leave monthly based on the following schedule:

Employees Law Enforcement Officers 8.00 hours per month

8.40 hours per month

Holidays The following days are holidays with full pay for employees of the Town:

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (Thur. & Fri.), Christmas (3 days to coincide with the State of North Carolina)

Law enforcement officers subject to an 84-hour schedule will receive 8.4 hours per holiday preloaded into their accrual balance and may be used at any time (once all comp time is exhausted). Any unused holiday leave remaining after the final pay period of the fiscal year will be converted to vacation leave.

Other Paid Time Off Type Community Service Leave

12 hours of community service leave available per fiscal year

Caregiver Leave (Parental Leave and Elder Care Leave)

Eight (8) weeks of job-protected, continuous paid parental or elder care leave.

Bereavement Leave

Provided for the death of the employee’s immediate family, not to exceed 24 consecutive hours for any 2 occurrences in the calendar year