Construction Inspector - Department of Public Works​/Engineering

Pay Range (Grade): $26.31 - $46.03 (H500)

• Hiring Pay Range: $26.31 - $27.63
• Other Compensation Offered:
  Overtime, Compensatory Time
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Organization:
  Public Works - Engineering
• Location:
  
  County Office Building
• Reports to:
  
  Construction Inspection Manager
• Classification:
  Non-Exempt (40224)

At Carroll County Government, we look for people who are eager to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts our community. As public servants, our sense of purpose and motivation to work hard starts with the value we place on relationships with coworkers, community partners, and those we serve. We strive to build collaborative and passionate teams, with opportunities to learn and explore new possibilities in a welcoming workplace.

As a team, we are committed, inspired, and connected to make a difference in the community.

As a Construction Inspector I in the Department of Public Works, you will work to ensure compliance with Carroll County construction standards as well as project specifications. Reporting to the Construction Inspection Manager, your role will assist other inspection staff. Through site inspections, material reviews, and field meetings you will support safe and proper workmanship on construction projects.

• Perform inspections of the construction, repair, and alteration of roads, bridges, storm drain, and other public facilities. Ensure methods and materials comply with construction plans and specifications.
• Enforce traffic control and traffic safety regulations at project sites.
• Document progress, complete daily report and compile composite reports. Review all stages of construction projects.
• Record material quantities and perform and/or observe and document field testing for compliance with standards. Prepare sketches of completed work to document construction including verifying grades and elevations.
• Attend field meetings to communicate with contractors, architects, and engineers to resolve issues.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

• Construction Drawings (Intermediate)
• Occupational Health and Safety (Introductory)
• Project Management (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Introductory)

• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Fostering Communication
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Quality Focus
• Safety Focus

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Three or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.

• Valid driver's license
• Traffic Control certification (or must obtain within six months of employment)
• Sediment and Erosion Control certification (Maryland Department of the Environment) (or must obtain within six months of employment)

• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
• Requires criminal background check as condition of employment.
• Must meet Carroll County Risk Management driver eligibility requirements

• Frequent exposure to potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to potentially adverse environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, chemicals, noise, and airborne particles.
• Frequent physical activity: standing/walking, pushing/pulling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying, climbing steps, squatting, stooping,…