Construction Inspector, #JR-00131

About the role

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting two 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.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering construction plans and specifications with construction and repair of highway and drainage facilities, electric, gas, and cable utilities in city right of ways and roadways providing ingress and egress 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, developers and 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 field engineering 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 for pre-construction meetings
• Answer telephone calls from recipients of notices of violations, complainants, and homeowners for information
• Respond to complaints pertaining to new construction such 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

Requirements

The selected applicant must obtain Erosion and Sedimentation (E & S) Certification as required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within one year of the hiring date and Stormwater Certification as required by DEQ within 18 months of the hiring date.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with land development processes and review
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers over the phone and in person
• Professional (E&S) certifications, degrees, and/or VDOT Inspections certification
• Stormwater management experience, including reviewing, implementing, or administering stormwater regulations or programs
• Experience with Accela or similar permitting/inspection software
• Experience with site development, including site plan review, permitting, inspections, or development project coordination

Benefits

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

Pay

Construction Inspector I: $40,726.40 - $63,481.60, Construction Inspector II: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20