Quality Assurance Assistant Inspector

Salary : $52,999.83 - $56,706.00 Annually
Location : Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101284
Department: Stormwater Management
Division: SW Mgmt System Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Summary
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Assistant Inspector to join the City of Charleston's Stormwater Department! In this role you will assist with the inspection of maintenance and condition of storm water systems, using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties

• Ensures all work is done in in accordance with approved plans and departmental engineering standards.
• Assists with the evaluation of maintenance per established standards; makes daily inspections of work in progress at various worksites, and makes necessary recommendations for schedule modifications.
• Evaluates data and writes regular reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards, including daily inspection reports.
• Assists with the recommendations for modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Maintains all equipment and tools in good working condition, and determines appropriate and equipment to be used in work areas.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of output.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Assists with the operation of the crawler camera and other types of inspection equipment to ensure proper maintenance and identify problems in the Storm Drain Infrastructure.
• Performs activities as needed to assist the Quality Assurance Technician with recording of data, placement of camera equipment, and preparing reports for work assessed in the field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to be trained in the operation of camera equipment and utilize the equipment properly within 180 days of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School diploma and 6 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pole/crawler cameras for pipe inspection

The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked.