What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Construction Inspector - Clerk of the Works position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Building Construction Inspector - Clerk of the Works Role Title Compliance & Safety Officer III Role Code 69033 FLSA Exempt Pay Band 4 Position Number 286R0145 Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range $44,192 to $75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400
enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for a Building Construction Inspector – Clerk of the Works. This position serves as the construction Inspector for Capital Construction projects and other projects as assigned. Performs daily inspections and prepares daily reports for all phases of construction in accordance with duties listed in 2025 DEB CPSM. Maintains a set of field records of all construction related documents. Ensures that work meets VCCS, VWCC policies and work practices conform to OSHA/VOSHA requirements, Federal, State and Local laws/regulations. Inspects construction for compliance with construction documents, FPD standards, VUSBC, VCCS’s CPSM, ADAAG, NFPA and applicable codes regulation requirements.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Education, training, and/or experience, in architecture, construction management or engineering for commercial construction projects. Experience interpreting and applying blueprints/specifications/codes to construction. Familiarity with State work and CPSM. Work-related experience as a clerk-of-the-works, construction administrator, construction project manager, or equivalent experience in documentation/inspections for large commercial construction projects. A valid driver’s license required. Must pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Requires considerable knowledge of construction administration process, forms, procedures and documentation requirements for large commercial projects. Knowledgeable of the General Conditions of the Construction Contract and its application. Ability to interpret and apply codes and standards. Considerable knowledge of various construction trades and building codes. Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with Architect, Engineer, VWCC/VCCS Project Managers, Construction PM and Superintendent, and others. Ability to identify differences in building components through visual inspection and description of operational problems. Extensive knowledge of construction products, materials, constructability, and applications. Ability to read and interpret schedules, specifications, and plans. Ability to document in detail, write reports, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent documentation skills using Adobe, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Revit and email. Extensive knowledge of construction processes. Experienced in performing the requirements of the VCCS 2026 Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM) for duties of Clerk of the Works (Appendix N).
Additional Considerations
Certification or license as an architect, engineer or construction manager. Significant experience in commercial construction with individual project construction costs exceeding 5 million preferably in hospitals, laboratories or higher education facilities.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number CLS_4402P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/07/2026 Job Close Date 04/24/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name Lindsey Weston Email hrapps@virginiawestern.edu Phone Number 540-857-7305 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95032
Monday – Friday 7am to 4pm
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400
enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for a Building Construction Inspector – Clerk of the Works. This position serves as the construction Inspector for Capital Construction projects and other projects as assigned. Performs daily inspections and prepares daily reports for all phases of construction in accordance with duties listed in 2025 DEB CPSM. Maintains a set of field records of all construction related documents. Ensures that work meets VCCS, VWCC policies and work practices conform to OSHA/VOSHA requirements, Federal, State and Local laws/regulations. Inspects construction for compliance with construction documents, FPD standards, VUSBC, VCCS’s CPSM, ADAAG, NFPA and applicable codes regulation requirements.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Education, training, and/or experience, in architecture, construction management or engineering for commercial construction projects. Experience interpreting and applying blueprints/specifications/codes to construction. Familiarity with State work and CPSM. Work-related experience as a clerk-of-the-works, construction administrator, construction project manager, or equivalent experience in documentation/inspections for large commercial construction projects. A valid driver’s license required. Must pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Requires considerable knowledge of construction administration process, forms, procedures and documentation requirements for large commercial projects. Knowledgeable of the General Conditions of the Construction Contract and its application. Ability to interpret and apply codes and standards. Considerable knowledge of various construction trades and building codes. Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with Architect, Engineer, VWCC/VCCS Project Managers, Construction PM and Superintendent, and others. Ability to identify differences in building components through visual inspection and description of operational problems. Extensive knowledge of construction products, materials, constructability, and applications. Ability to read and interpret schedules, specifications, and plans. Ability to document in detail, write reports, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent documentation skills using Adobe, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Revit and email. Extensive knowledge of construction processes. Experienced in performing the requirements of the VCCS 2026 Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM) for duties of Clerk of the Works (Appendix N).
Additional Considerations
Certification or license as an architect, engineer or construction manager. Significant experience in commercial construction with individual project construction costs exceeding 5 million preferably in hospitals, laboratories or higher education facilities.
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number CLS_4402P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/07/2026 Job Close Date 04/24/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu Contact Name Lindsey Weston Email hrapps@virginiawestern.edu Phone Number 540-857-7305 Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/95032
Salary : $44,192 - $75,000