Construction Inspector I

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting three Construction Code Inspectors to join the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Community Development Department. This posting may be filled as a Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades are as follows:

Construction Inspector I: G.18 $39,328.30 - $60,958.87
Construction Inspector II: G.22 $47,803.80 - $74,095.89

Primary duties with this position will be:

• Review engineering construction plans andspecifications with construction and repair of highwayand drainage facilities, electric, gas, and cable utilities in city right of ways and roadways providing ingress andegress of commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance and use of proper methods and materials with City and State regulations and standards;

• Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, developersand other affected agencies;

• Conduct various inspections in order to ensure proper construction in highways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; and test drainage systems, including, pipelines, appurtenances, and stormwater management facilities;

• Perform inspection duties and make minor fieldengineering decisions as needed;

• Inspect and ensure E & S and Stormwater measures are in compliance with City and State regulations and standards;

• Maintain records and prepare reports to document work performed and enter results in the Accela Permitting system;

• Meet with contractors, superintendents, and owners forpre-construction meetings;

• Answer telephone calls from recipients of notices ofviolations, complainants, and homeowners for information;

• Tasks or projects as assigned by Supervisor, DivisionHead or Director;

• Respond to complaints pertaining to new constructionsuch as utilities, land disturbance, City Right of Way, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA), etc;

• Inspect both installation and removal of underground and above-ground storage tanks.

• Obtain Erosion and Sedimentation (E & S) Certification as required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)within one year of the hiring date

• Obtain Stormwater Certification as required by DEQ within 18 months of the hiring date.

Salary : $39,328 - $60,959