Construction Inspector II

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Engineering and Construction Management Services Division is currently hiring a Construction Inspector. 

Please come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live. 

This position will be filled as a Construction Inspector II or Construction Inspector III depending on qualifications and experience of selected applicant.  

Construction Inspector II ($47,803.80 - $74,095.89)

• Coordinate construction activities, make minor field engineering decisions, perform inspection duties, and process record and financial data associated with construction, repair, or renovation of city buildings and facilities, highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems in order to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents and to ensure use of proper methods and materials.
• Conduct various tests in order to ensure proper construction of: buildings and facilities, including structural materials and plumbing, electrical and mechanical components; highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, and erosion and sediment control facilities; or water and sewer utility systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Approve requests for payments to confirm actual work performed, or reduction and release of sureties.
• Assist in negotiation and preparation of formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

Construction Inspector III ($52,703.70 - $81,690.74)

• Coordinate construction activities, perform inspection duties, make minor field engineering decisions, and process record and financial data associated with construction, repair, or renovation of city buildings and facilities, highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems in order to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents and to ensure use of proper methods and materials.
• Conduct various tests in order to ensure proper construction of: buildings and facilities, including structural materials and plumbing, electrical and mechanical components; highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; drainage systems, including pipelines, structures, and erosion and sediment control facilities; or water and sewer utility systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Approve requests for payments to confirm actual work performed.
• Review and recommend time extension requests; and determine need, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts of formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
• May provide training to other inspectors; may be required to consult with and advise inspectors to resolve problems in a team leader capacity; and may perform in an acting capacity in supervisor’s absence.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
  

The City of Virginia Beach offers:

• Step Pay Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Hiring Bonus for Select Positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling Options
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Holidays
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
• And more!!

Salary : $47,804 - $74,096