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Site Inspector

Actalent
Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Job Title: Site InspectorJob Description

As a Site Inspector, you will enforce adopted city ordinances, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance. You will conduct inspections of public rights-of-way and other public areas, serving as an enforcement officer. This role involves recommending approval of corrective proposals, coordinating contractor work, interpreting and explaining codes, rules, and regulations, and interacting with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other stakeholders to coordinate inspections and referrals.

Responsibilities
  • Recommend approval of corrective proposals.
  • Coordinate contractor work.
  • Interpret and explain codes, rules, and regulations.
  • Correspond and meet with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other organizations.
  • Review construction and demolition permits.
  • Process liens for properties demolished or boarded due to unauthorized public uses.
  • Maintain databases and files, generating reports as needed.
  • Prepare, use, and serve court summons, subpoenas, citations, and administrative appeals.
  • Research ownership data through legal documentation.
  • Inspect properties for nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation, and unlawful vehicles.
  • Attend mandatory in-house and local training.
Essential Skills
  • Environmental service
  • Site assessment
  • Inspection
  • Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
  • Eligibility for Virginia designation as 'Conservator of the Peace' (if assigned to property maintenance inspections)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate
  • Three (3) or more years of related experience performing inspections and implementing environmental and enforcement plans
  • Diplomacy in delivering customer service and public contact
  • A high school diploma and five (5) or more years of inspection experience may be considered as an alternative qualification
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience as approved by the department
Work Environment

The position requires working in public areas and involves inspecting a variety of environments for compliance with city ordinances. The role may require attending training sessions to stay updated on regulations and enforcement techniques. A valid driver's license is essential for travel to various inspection sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $38 - $40

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