Construction Inspector II

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring Construction Inspectors to ensure compliance with city and state standards for construction projects. Ideal candidates will coordinate activities, perform inspections, and ensure proper methodologies are used. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Step Pay Plan

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling Options

18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Retirement Plan

Hiring Bonus for Select Positions

Qualifications

• Construction Inspector II: 5 years progressive experience.
• Construction Inspector III: 8 years progressive experience.
• Valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct tests on structural materials and utility systems.
• Approve payments and assist in change orders.

Skills

Construction experience

Coordination

Inspection duties

Problem-solving

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Requisition ID: 40633 Work Location: Public Works – Sabre Street Pay Range: G.22, $47,803.80 - $74,095.89 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 9/11/23 Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Engineering and Construction Management Services Division is currently hiring a 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 or Construction Inspector III depending on qualifications and experience of selected applicant.

Construction Inspector II($47,803.80 - $74,095.89)

• Coordinate construction activities, make minor field engineering decisions, perform inspection duties, and process record and financial data associated with construction, repair, or renovation of city buildings and facilities, highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems in order to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents and to ensure use of proper methods and materials.
• Conduct various tests in order to ensure proper construction of: buildings and facilities, including structural materials and plumbing, electrical and mechanical components; highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, and erosion and sediment control facilities; or water and sewer utility systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Approve requests for payments to confirm actual work performed, or reduction and release of sureties.
• Assist in negotiation and preparation of formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
• 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 then current workloads and department needs.

Construction Inspector III ($52,703.70 - $81,690.74)

• Coordinate construction activities, perform inspection duties, make minor field engineering decisions, and process record and financial data associated with construction, repair, or renovation of city buildings and facilities, highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems in order to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents and to ensure use of proper methods and materials.
• Conduct various tests in order to ensure proper construction of: buildings and facilities, including structural materials and plumbing, electrical and mechanical components; highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, and erosion and sediment control facilities; or water and sewer utility systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Approve requests for payments to confirm actual work performed.
• Review and recommend time extension requests; and determine need, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts of formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
• 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 supervisor’s absence.
• 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 then current workloads and department needs.

The City of Virginia Beach offers:

• Step Pay Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Hiring Bonus for Select Positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Holidays
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
• And more!!

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Construction-Inspector-II-General-00660.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.006352.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS:
Construction Inspector II: High School or GED, plus five (5) 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 drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

Construction Inspector III: High School or GED plus eight (8) 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

- Construction experience with water/wastewater piping and pumping systems, stormwater conveyancesystems and stormwater management facilities
- Eight Progressive experience in Heavy Civil Construction that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- VDEQ Certification for Erosion & Sediment and SWM
- VDOT Soils and Aggregate Certification
- VDOT Asphalt Inspector Level I/II Certification

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.