What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector II position at City of Norfolk, VA?
Description
The City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector II within our Right of Way Division. This position will inspect and supervise utility work, street construction, infrastructure replacement, installation, maintenance and upgrades for development, commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal rules, regulations, codes and design standards. The Construction Inspector II will also review, supervise and inspect traffic control plans and ensure implementation.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City’s storm water system, street network, waste management and recycling systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $51,099.42 - $58,637.76
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Two years experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
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.
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.
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
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, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
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.
05
What best describes your education level?
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Do you have a valid driver’s license? The selected candidate must provide a copy of the Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.
How many years of experience do you possess in Construction Inspection?
Specifically, is your general construction inspection or project management experience in public and private infrastructure maintenance and/or repair?
What computer software do you have proficiency utilizing? (Select all that apply)
I understand that this an Essential position which means I will be required to work 24 hours shifts during emergencies and weather events.
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
The City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector II within our Right of Way Division. This position will inspect and supervise utility work, street construction, infrastructure replacement, installation, maintenance and upgrades for development, commercial and residential projects to ensure compliance with City, State and Federal rules, regulations, codes and design standards. The Construction Inspector II will also review, supervise and inspect traffic control plans and ensure implementation.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City’s storm water system, street network, waste management and recycling systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $51,099.42 - $58,637.76
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Manage construction projects by conducting site visit, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and contracts, monitoring project status, resolving problems, meeting with engineers, consulting with inspectors regarding contractor claims, attending construction and progress meetings, reviewing design changes and conducting final inspections.
- Investigate encroachment complaints, non-permitted work, defective driveways, and other violations of the City’s Right of Way Excavation & Restoration Manual and issue Notice of Violation, certified letter, or issue a summons to appear in court as necessary to enforce the City’s ordinances.
- Perform routine field inspections of utility contractors working in the public right of way to ensure work zone safety and proper traffic control is provided and always maintained.
- Be familiar with Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection and the provisions of the Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
Two years experience.
Additional Information & Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Must attach a copy of DMV record dated within 30 days of application).
- VDOT or ATSSA Work Zone Traffic Control certifications to include Basic (Traffic Control Technician) and Intermediate (Traffic Control Supervisor) levels required within one year of appointment.
- Must pass a background check to be certified as a Special Police Officer within six months of appointment.
- VDOT certifications in soil and aggregate compaction and pavement markings preferred.
- 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.
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
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, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
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.
05
What best describes your education level?
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or higher
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Do you have a valid driver’s license? The selected candidate must provide a copy of the Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you possess in Construction Inspection?
- Less than 2 years
- 2-5 years
- More than 5 years
Specifically, is your general construction inspection or project management experience in public and private infrastructure maintenance and/or repair?
- Yes
- No
What computer software do you have proficiency utilizing? (Select all that apply)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Database Management Systems (MyNorfolk, AFMS, NorfolkAir)
- None of the above
I understand that this an Essential position which means I will be required to work 24 hours shifts during emergencies and weather events.
- Yes
- No
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
Salary : $51,099 - $58,638