Construction Inspector II - Environmental

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Erosion and Stormwater Construction Inspector II to join their Public Works team. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while conducting inspections and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil or environmental engineering and a commitment to maintaining high standards in environmental quality. Join a team that values your expertise and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on community projects and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent in civil/environmental engineering.
• Minimum of two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections for Erosion and Sediment Control.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding stormwater violations.
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records.

Skills

Erosion and Sediment Control

Stormwater Management

Interpersonal Skills

Database Management

Education

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering

Vocational Technical Degree

Environmental Science

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title: Erosion and Stormwater Construction Inspector II

Job Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: PUB WORKS SW ENVIRON

Requisition Number: 2024531

Number of hours worked per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Alpha-Essential. 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.

Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine

Pay Grade: GE08

Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary: $46,074 – $61,048 DOQ

Job Description

If you are self-driven and interested in providing environmental compliance support for the City’s Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinances (MS4), then consider joining the Public Works Environmental Quality Services team as a Construction Inspector!

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for coordinating with contractors, developers and builders to conduct routine Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections for properties under construction.
• Must have the ability to develop positive working relationships with staff from Public Works, Development and Permits, and the VA Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to coordinate Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance and Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program enforcement.
• Coordinates with City staff from Public Works and Development and Permits to accomplish goals, communicate information, and coordinate interdepartmental Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance enforcement.
• Investigates citizen complaints into Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Violations.
• Prepares correspondence and maintains database reports and records such as erosion and sediment control routine inspection forms and SWPPP inspections records.
• Reviews erosion and sediment control and stormwater management construction design plans and sequence of construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards; Certification as a Dual Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector within 6 months of completing the DEQ courses.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

Professional References

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Maximum Requests: 4

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No