Construction Inspector 2/3

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G22

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Construction Inspector II: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20
Construction Inspector III: $54,579.20 - $85,051.20
Starting Salary - Depending on Qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Engineering and Construction Management Services Division is currently hiring for the position of Construction Inspector. Please come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

Duties Include:

• Coordinate civil construction activities, perform inspection duties, make minor field engineering decisions, and process record and financial data associated with construction of highway and drainage facilities and other civil horizontal infrastructure to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents and to ensure use of proper methods and materials.

• Conduct various inspections and tests to ensure proper construction of roadway pavements, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control controls

• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs. Approve requests for payments after confirming actual work performed

• Review and recommend time extensions requests; and determine need, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts of work orders and change orders.

• Keep detailed records of type of work performed, daily measurements of work qualities completed and project personal and equipment on site

• May provide training to other inspectors; may be required to consult with and advise inspectors to resolve problems in a team leader capacity; and may perform in an acting capacity in supervisors absence

Perform other duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

The City of Virginia Beach Offers:

• Step Pay Plan

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Annual and Sick Leave

• Hiring Bonus for Select Positions

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible Scheduling Options

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage

• Legal and Identity Theft Protection

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS), Hybrid Retirement Plan and basic Life Insurance

• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)

• And More!!

The ideal candidate must possess:
- A minimum of 5 years (Construction Inspector II) or 8years (Construction Inspector III) experience in positions such as Highway, Storm Drainage and Utility Construction Superintendent or Civil Construction Inspector (highway, storm drainage, or environmental inspector)
- The candidate must have experience with completing construction documents such as Daily Work Reports and Calculation reports for Measurement and Payment of Completed Work.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Construction Inspector II: High School or GED, plus five (5) years progressive experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities or any equivalent combination of progressive experience and technical training which provides the necessary knowledge and experience. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Construction Inspector III: High School or GED plus eight years progressive experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, or any equivalent combination of progressive experience and technical training which provides the necessary knowledge and experience.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile.  Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.