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Form of workNorth 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.
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. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)
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.
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.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.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov Employment Type: Time-Limited Full-Time
