Construction Inspector II

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.

This position will be filled as a Construction Inspector II (G22 - $49,254.40) or Construction Inspector III (G24 - $54,288.00). To view the official Construction Inspector II job description click here and the job description for Construction Inspector III click here

Salary is negotiable within 20% of the listed starting salary and depending on qualifications and experience of selected applicant.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave
• Step Pay Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package
• 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!!

Construction Inspector II minimum requirements: High School or GED, plus five 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, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. Must be able to obtain VDOT Materials Inspector Certifications and VA-DEQ E&S/SWM Inspector Certifications.

Construction Inspector III minimum requirements: 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, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. 

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.

Salary : $22,000 - $49,254