Working Title of Vacant PositionConstruction Inspector II - Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number: Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 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. Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: 1635 Cedar Road
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: $46,074 - $76,022 DOQ
Job Description: Public Works Engineering is seeking a highly motivated applicant to provide inspection of construction projects for compliance with contract, plans, specifications, and standards. The applicant will be responsible for reviewing plans, ensuring compliance, coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Ability to read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, and related construction documents.
- Thorough knowledge of current construction standards, procedures, and techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with citizens, contractors, and city officials.
- Ability to utilize portable and fixed ladders and requires the ability to remove heavy manholes and drop inlet covers for access.
- Ability to do walking and standing frequently on irregular surfaces.
- Tolerant of outside work in all weather conditions.
- Tolerant of noise, dust, and fumes typically generated by construction and paving activities
- Tolerant of working on construction sites sometimes in remote locations with limited access to public facilities.
- Ability to use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurement, and geometry.
- Ability to provide clear instructions and to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Must possess or obtain within two years of employment: - Relevant DEQ Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification
- VDOT certification for materials and construction
- Asphalt Paving Certificate, Asphalt Plant Mix Design, Concrete Certificate, etc.
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Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the
City's Driving Standards ; may require additional certifications. Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.
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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications: - DEQ Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification
- VDOT Certification for materials and construction (i.e. Asphalt Paving Certificate, Asphalt Plant Mix Design, Concrete Certificate, etc.), ACI
Job Open Date: 12/09/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.Medical marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented
unless the position requires a commercial driver's license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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