Site Inspector

Prince William County Government; Virginia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Prince William County Government's Department of Transportation & Capital Construction is seeking a field-oriented site inspector who thrives on detail and teamwork. You will oversee major road construction projects, read plans, and ensure compliance with County and State codes while delivering excellent customer service in the community.

Reporting to the Site Inspection Supervisor, you will monitor, investigate, and enforce regulations across pre-, post-, and ongoing phases, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret civil plans and codes.
• Ability to communicate clearly with developers, contractors, and the public.
• Experience in site development inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and enforce compliance with Federal, State, and County codes for site development construction.
• Perform site inspections of transportation elements across pre-, post-, and ongoing construction phases.
• Review construction documents, plans, plats, and related reports for compliance.
• Document findings and communicate results to stakeholders and supervisor.
• Respond to citizen concerns and coordinate with developers and contractors.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Friendly demeanor

Can-do attitude

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Certification

Stormwater Management Certification

VDOT Soils & Aggregate Certification

Asphalt Certification

Concrete Certification (ACI)

Job description

The Department of Transportation & Capital Construction (DTCC) is seeking a person who enjoys working in the field of site development construction. Someone with attention to detail who enjoys working with people in the field overseeing major construction projects and wants to stand out and make a difference in our community. If you enjoy the fast pace of site inspections, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, and pride yourself on exceptional customer service, this position could be perfect for you. This position works closely with developers, contractors, citizens, and County staff to solve problems within many areas of site development, commercial, residential, and industrial sites. Having the ability to read plans and interpret State and County codes, providing solutions and guidance through inspections of road construction and street acceptance is just part of this rewarding position. We are in search of someone who wants to grow and excel in the Transportation field. Someone who aims to get the job done right. You must possess the skill set that includes effective communication, organization, a friendly demeanor, a can-do attitude, problem-solving, and negotiation, and be ready to get the job done.

About This Role

The position will report to the DTCC Site Inspection Supervisor and will be responsible for, but not limited to, an assigned inspection area. Monitor, investigate, and enforce compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County codes, regulations, and ordinances of site development construction. This will include site inspections of transportation elements of pre-, post-, and ongoing construction per the preconstruction meeting, phases of construction, occupancies, street acceptance, and bond release. These inspections include storm drainage systems, erosion & sediment controls, material testing standards, road construction, elevations, bond reductions, responding to HOA & citizen concerns, advising, documenting, and reporting findings. This position ensures compliance with Prince William County Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) and Virginia Department of Transportation Road & Bridge Specifications, standards, and street acceptance. This position reviews construction documents, plans, plats, rezoning proffers, special use permit conditions, calculations, specifications, reports, and inspection documentation for projects. Must possess the knowledge of reading and interpreting civil engineering plans and construction practices. Must be capable of managing difficult conversations with developers, contractors, and the public.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of related experiencein site construction inspections.

Preferences

Road construction experience, familiarity with technical inspections of public and private road construction and ability to resolve concerns from citizens, homeowner's associations, and developers. The ideal candidate should have experience with transportation projects. Experience working with state agencies, such as VDOT, is preferred.

Special Requirements

This position will require the ability to:

• Operate a county vehicle to perform job duties throughout the County
• Conduct field visits and reviews
• Obtain DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control / Stormwater Management, VDOT Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, Concrete and American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete certifications

Work Schedule

Standard PWC business hours to include occasional night and early morning field reviews and site visits. Some telework may be available after 3 months. The position may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Starting Salary Range

$31.96 - $58.88 Hourly

Benefits

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.