What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector I (Environmental Services) position at City of Norfolk, VA?
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play. Environmental Services oversees regulatory water quality programs to keep Norfolk in compliance with state and federal laws. This position is for the state mandated Erosion and Sediment Control program.
Assisting with Norfolk’s Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Construction General Permit field operations and inspections. These programs are state mandated, environmental programs that require bi-monthly inspections on every construction site in the City. The position would conduct E&S and VSMP inspections in Norfolk and would work closely with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to keep Norfolk in compliance with environmental regulations.
Essential Functions
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Required
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
How may years of construction experience do you have?
Please describe your experience in construction inspections and/or construction project management. Please ensure this information is referenced in your work history above. If you do not have any construction inspections and/or construction project management experience, please type N/A.
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Are you familiar with Erosion and Sediment control regulations and inspections?
Are you a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector?
Rate your experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
This position will be expected to obtain a Special Police Commission within six (6) months of employment. Are you able and willing to accept this employment condition?
A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play. Environmental Services oversees regulatory water quality programs to keep Norfolk in compliance with state and federal laws. This position is for the state mandated Erosion and Sediment Control program.
Assisting with Norfolk’s Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Control and the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Construction General Permit field operations and inspections. These programs are state mandated, environmental programs that require bi-monthly inspections on every construction site in the City. The position would conduct E&S and VSMP inspections in Norfolk and would work closely with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to keep Norfolk in compliance with environmental regulations.
Essential Functions
- Reads and interprets site plans and permit documents, conducts visual and physical inspections, examines and evaluates land disturbing activities for compliance with E&S codes and VSMP permit compliance.
- Conducts pre-construction meetings, performs on-site inspections of land disturbing activities, provides inspection reports, and issues violation notices.
- Coordinates E&S control and VSMP compliance with contractors, residents, businesses, and both City and State agencies.
- Performs regular site inspections to ensure that land disturbing activity permit holders erect and maintain proper E&S controls and comply with VSMP standards.
- Interprets the City's Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and Virginia Storm Water Management Program Permit, as it applies to land disturbing activities, and issues violation notices and/or court summons for non-compliance.
- Updates records and databases, maintains a daily inspection log, composes letters, and various statistical and project status reports.
- Must possess technical skills associated with a background in construction activities, construction management, plan reading, and construction inspection.
- Requires dexterity and mobility to safely navigate around job sites to include bending, stooping, and climbing in order to gain access to the work requiring inspection.
- Must be able to make visual observations and document conformity with E&S and storm water standards and specifications.
- Must be able to work under extreme weather conditions at all times of the year.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Requires ability to review construction plans and documents.
- Requires the ability to appropriately communicate code requirements to builders, contractors, site superintendents, and citizens.
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Required
- One (1) year of experience in construction.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- A Virginia DEQ certification as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector within one (1) year of appointment.
- Commission as a Special Police Officer within six (6) months. Click Here for additional information.
- Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
- Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
- Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
- Retirement
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
- The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
- I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College (6 months or more)
- Vocational/Technical Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
How may years of construction experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years or more
Please describe your experience in construction inspections and/or construction project management. Please ensure this information is referenced in your work history above. If you do not have any construction inspections and/or construction project management experience, please type N/A.
06
Are you familiar with Erosion and Sediment control regulations and inspections?
- Yes
- No
Are you a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) certified Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector?
- Yes
- No
Rate your experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- No Experience
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
This position will be expected to obtain a Special Police Commission within six (6) months of employment. Are you able and willing to accept this employment condition?
- Yes
- No
A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
- I have been convicted of a felony
- I have been convicted of a misdemeanor
- I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor
- I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor
If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
12
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
- Yes
- No
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
15
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
- Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
- Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
- No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran
- I am a Disabled Veteran
- Required Question