Senior Utility Inspector

About the role

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of the field installation of water and sewer lines associated with Capital Improvement Projects to insure compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Provide written daily status reports of work inspected
• Provide inspection of waterline pressure tests, chlorine residual checks, sewer line air pressure tests, and sewer manhole vacuum testing
• Coordinate disinfection, testing and utility shutdowns
• Provide written documentation of materials and quantities and complete necessary "as-built" drawings and forms using software applications
• Serve as a county representative to citizens concerning all aspects of construction
• Perform other work as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in utility inspections, experience in construction of roads and/or utility projects or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Good knowledge of methods and materials used in the construction of utility piping systems and infrastructure
• Familiarity with erosion and sedimentation control procedures as part of the Virginia Erosion Control Handbook
• Working skills in reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications
• Ability to apply the principles and methods of surveying and have working skills using surveying equipment, including leveling devices
• Knowledge of GPS (Global Position System) and fundamental knowledge of soil testing and compaction
• Experience in record keeping and good communication skills for reporting to the Inspector Supervisor and others within the department
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required

Qualifications

Preferred candidates should have experience with Windows operating environment on portable computers and ArcView GIS software. The ability to resolve disputes and provide exceptional customer service is also required.

Skills

• Experience with ArcGIS/map application and GPS (Global Positioning System)
• Direct utility field installation and/or inspections of water and wastewater utility installations
• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications

Pay

Salary $56,107.00 - $75,744.00 Annually

Schedule

Shift Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.