Construction Inspector I- Recreation Program

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Construction Inspector I to support the Recreation Program within the National Forests in North Carolina. This position will play a key role in monitoring, inspecting, and supporting construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities related to recreational facilities, trails, and infrastructure within the forests.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Construction Inspector I at Terrestris do?

The Construction Inspector I will provide recreation project support with a focus on management of trail and trail bridge maintenance and construction projects and inspections thereof. Other minor required services include small project planning, preliminary assessment, survey and information gathering, project scoping, preparation of required documents for construction packages, associated general engineering duties in support of the National Forests in North Carolina Recreation Program.

What does a typical day look like for Construction Inspector I?

You will:

• Conduct detailed site assessments as directed by engineering program including the development of potential courses of action.
• Perform site surveys and assessments or assist with survey of projects as directed by COR.
• Perform or direct surveys to establish baseline data necessary to initiate facility construction and repair projects.
• Perform field surveys and investigations to determine existing conditions and recommend courses of action.
• Develop contract documents for project work as directed by engineering program.
• Prepare written statements of work, specifications, and estimates of contract cost for projects as directed by the COR. Includes all aspects of contract preparation, including planning, fieldwork, scoping, and contract document preparation for projects of limited scope and complexity. Government Cost estimates and all requirement documents may be prepared by contractor staff but are approved by Forest Service engineering staff.
• Perform reviews of contract documents prepared by others, to identify discrepancies, opportunities for value engineering, and other errors or deficiencies.
• A working knowledge of relevant health and safety codes, construction methods and best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing, as well as experience in recreation projects, trail, and trail bridge maintenance and construction is required.
• Design duties will not require performance or approval by a registered or licensed architect or engineer.
• Inspect recreation projects, trails, trail bridges maintenance and construction contracts for conformance with plans, specifications, regulations, standards, codes, and schedules.
• Document construction contract progress with photos and written descriptions of work in sufficient level of detail to assure compliance by the construction contractor with the provisions of the contract.
• Document and promptly informs COR of deficiencies and recommends corrective courses of action. Use government templates for construction inspection documentation.
• Inspect safety and quality assurance/quality control aspects of jobs in progress.
• May perform or oversee and evaluate routine field testing of construction materials.
• Assist COR with preparation of RFI responses by performing product research and applying knowledge of construction methods and best practices.
• Evaluate and verify progress payment requests for COR approval.
• Perform routine assessments of recreation projects, trails, and trail bridges impacted or potentially impacted by natural disasters.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• At least 10 years of technical work experience administering or inspecting construction contracts of various types including site/civil construction, and major-complex bridge construction.
• Knowledge of field engineering, inspection practices, design criteria for construction projects and methods for correcting violations or deficiencies.
• Thorough understanding of construction methods, materials, and equipment as well as construction best practices, quality assurance methods, and material sampling and testing.
• At least 10 years of experience scoping, planning, designing, preparing cost estimates and writing special project specifications for maintenance and construction, according to clear and specified objectives.
• At least 6 years of experience performing or directing the performance of routine safety related assessments of structures and site construction to determine compliance with existing Federal/State and/or organizational safety regulations and maintenance guidelines.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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