Environmental Construction Inspector II

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake Virginia seeks an Environmental Construction Inspector to support the Public Works Environmental Quality Services team. You will inspect erosion control and stormwater measures during construction and coordinate with Public Works, Development, and VA DEQ to ensure compliance.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant full-time experience; a driving license is required, and DEQ inspector certification must be obtained

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in civil/environmental fields or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of related full-time experience.
• Certification as a Combined Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector within 6 months of DEQ training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with contractors, developers and builders to conduct routine erosion and sediment control and SWPPP inspections for properties under construction.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff from Public Works, Development and Permits, and the VA DEQ to enforce ordinances.
• Coordinate with City staff to accomplish goals and communicate information across departments.
• Investigate citizen complaints related to erosion, sediment control and stormwater violations.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain inspection forms and SWPPP records.
• Review construction design plans and sequence of construction for erosion & stormwater management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection coordination

Stakeholder communication

Environmental compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Medical Marijuana: 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 of Vacant Position

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Division PUB WORKS SW ENVIRON

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026164

Number of hours worked per week

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

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE09

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Job Description

If you are motivated and keen on offering environmental compliance assistance for the City’s Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinances (MS4), think about becoming an Environmental Construction Inspector with the Public Works Environmental Quality Services team!

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.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

#Environmental
#Construction
#Erosion
#Stormwater

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/10/2026

Job Close Date

Open Continuous Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Medical Marijuana: 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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling N = Never

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting N = Never

Climbing

Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

City Vehicle, radio/cellular phone, computer, camera, personal safety equipment, various hand tools, Panasonic Toughbook, standard office equipment, safety equipment, calculator, various measuring devices.

Protective Equipment Required

Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Safety Vest.

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Primary Work Location Vehicle, Outdoors

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Tedious/Distracting Work

Tedious/Distracting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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
• * This position requires a certification as a Combined Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector within 6 months of completion of DEQ training classes. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No