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Contract Inspection Associate III (Construction Services)

Gwinnett County

Department of Water Resources

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Location

Salary

$64,655 - $85,668

per year

Closes

February 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing construction projects for water and wastewater systems, including inspecting work, reviewing plans, and ensuring everything meets county standards.

You'll work with contractors, other departments, and teams to spot and fix issues during building or repair projects.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on construction experience who likes solving problems on-site and managing details in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in engineering, business management, project management, construction management, or related field
  • Four years of construction experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License
  • Ability to review design documents and resolve construction issues
  • Flagging Certification (must obtain within one year)
  • Work Zone Traffic Safety Certification (must obtain within one year)
  • Experience interfacing with contractors, consultants, and government departments

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Job Description
This Contract Inspections Associate III position will be responsible for the management, inspection, and construction oversight for a variety of construction and rehabilitation projects. The construction projects may consist of both linear and vertical assets, and the scope may include development, CIP, DOT, water production and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection systems, stormwater storage and conveyance systems, and pump stations. The ideal candidate will have the ability to review design documents prepared by others and recognize and resolve various design and construction related issues. This position will interface with operations and maintenance workers, consultants, contractors, and various governmental departments or divisions.

Essential Duties
  • Arrange inspections and determine the appropriate corrective action based upon the inspection results
  • Prepare daily inspection reports
  • Review construction reports and cost estimates
  • Respond to technical questions from contractors and inspect the contractor’s work for contract compliance
  • Review projects to ensure they meet Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources’ quality requirements
Grade
The grade for this position is C41(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in engineering, business management, project management, construction management, or a related field: AND
  • Four years of construction experience; OR
    • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License
  • Flagging Certification must be obtained within one year
  • Work Zone Traffic Safety Certification must be obtained within one year
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County


Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

  • Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
  • Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring ProcessGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-gwinnett-5198043