Construction Field Inspector* in Bertie County! *$70k-$80k/yr* Apply Now!

Location: Bertie County, NC

Other Hiring Locations: Cumberland, Craven, and Edgecombe Counties

Job Type: Time-Limited Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Closing: 4/28/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

Recruitment Range: $70,000 - $80,000

North Carolina Office of Recovery & Resiliency is fully funded on grants and positions will be maintained as long as funding is available. The position is EHRA, which means it is exempt from the rules and regulations of the NC Office of Human Resources Act (GS126), except for Articles 6 and 7 of that Chapter, due to state statutory and/or funding requirements.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

This position may require the selected candidate to report to the office as needed. Selected candidate will need to adhere to North Carolina’s Vaccination policy for State employees. You may find the policy here, Vaccination or Testing Policy | NC Office of Human Resources.

The Construction Field Inspector position assists in conducting daily, weekly and/or monthly inspections for single-family housing program projects including but not limited to rehabilitation, reconstruction, elevation and manufactured housing units (MHU), the buyout program's demolition projects, and the small rental program.

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting pre-construction walk-throughs with the General Contractor (GC) and homeowner, as well as, enforcing the GC's site safety plans and Green Building/Energy Star checklist verification. The Construction Field Inspector will be responsible for monitoring permit and code inspections, track the status of GC projects to ensure project timelines are met and review / verify general contractor field change orders. The selected candidate will also ensure GC follows program standards and HUD compliance policy and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of residential or commercial construction
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze a situation identify potential problems and recommend solutions
• Experienced in analyzing multiple data elements and make decisions; strong judgement/decision making skills
• Knowledge of researching Federal Regulations and assist in the generation of housing policies and standard operating procedures
• Ability to handle with tact, consistency and sound judgment the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services and enforcement
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including public officials, strategic partners, citizen groups and other administrative partners.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Experience in construction of residential, institutional, and commercial facilities.
• Must pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Necessary Special Qualification: May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate's degree an appropriately accredited institution and at least two (2) years of related experience in construction and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000