Wastewater Inspector

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. is seeking a candidate for a role involving environmental/health studies and related field work. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus potential college coursework, and may prefer an associate degree.

A minimum of one year of related full-time experience is expected, along with a valid driver’s license and city driving standards compliance. Responsibilities may include understanding wastewater systems, site plans, and building plans, and the ability to use

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED plus any education/experience equivalent to one year of college in environmental/health studies, engineering, or related field.
• Associates degree in environmental/health studies, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of related, full-time experience.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record meeting City Driving Standards; ability to obtain Conservator of the Peace designation within 6 months.
• Employees may be required to work hours beyond normal schedule for emergencies.

Skills

Wastewater systems knowledge

Code enforcement familiarity

Algebra basics

Geometry basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in environmental/health studies, engineering, or a closely related field. Associates degree in environmental/health studies, engineering, or a closely related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the City’s Driving Standards . Ability to obtain, within 6 months of hire, the Conservator of the Peace designation, appointment, certification, or other credential required by the City for performance of assigned enforcement activities.

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

• Working knowledge of wastewater systems, site plan drawings and building plans a plus.
• Familiarity with code enforcement and court procedures a plus.
• Ability to use basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving area, volume, ratios, flow rates, and percentages.