Construction Inspector I

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.  Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.   Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of City Planning is seeking a Construction Inspector I. The Construction Inspector I will be responsible for ensuring the City of Norfolk maintains compliance with state regulations. Work involves ensuring compliance with erosion and sediment control and Storm Water construction general permit.

The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

• Reads and interprets site plans and permit documents.

• Conducts visual and physical inspections, examines and evaluates land disturbing activities for compliance with E&S codes, and VSMP permit compliance.

• Conducts pre-construction meetings.

• Performs on-site inspections of land disturbing activities.

• Provides inspection reports and issues violation notices and/or court summons.

• Coordinates E&S control and VSMP compliance with contractors, residents, businesses, and various government agencies.

• Performs regular site inspections to ensure that land disturbing activity permit holders erect and maintain proper E&S controls and comply with VSMP standards.

• Interprets the City's Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and Virginia Storm Water Management Program Permit.

• Updates records, databases, and daily inspection logs.

• Composes letters and various statistical and project status reports.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to:

• Utilize technical skills associated with a background in construction activities, construction management, plan reading, and construction inspection.

• Safely navigate around job sites.

• Document conformity with E&S and storm water standards and specifications.

• Work under extreme weather conditions at all times of the year.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Review construction plans and documents.

• Communicate code requirements to builders, contractors, site superintendents and citizens.

• Operate a personal computer and various field equipment.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required:

• One year of experience in contraction or engineering.

• Valid Driver's License required.

The candidate will be expected to obtain:

• A Commonwealth of Virginia certification as an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector within one (1) year of appointment.

• Commonwealth of Virginia certification as a Storm Water Inspector within one (1) year of appointment.

• Commission as a Special Police Officer within six (6) months.

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday; 8:00am

• 4:30 pm; 40 hours per week

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.