Construction Inspector I/Ii (Roadways)

Under general supervision, performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure compliance with City planning and development policy. Works includes inspecting construction projects by both the City and private developers to ensure that materials, methods, sizing, and locations in project development meet City specifications; testing of the materials utilized in such construction; and investigating construction practices and recommending changes when necessary. Employee is also responsible for preparing various reports on construction projects. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing inspections. Employee must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with property owners, developers, contractors and the general public. Reports to the Construction Manager. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this pos

ition may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

• Inspects construction projects and enforces City ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new sanitary sewer and water main construction, alterations, and repairs; roadway and associated infrastructure.

• Examines construction methods and materials and construction project location; ensuring compliance with City planning and development policy. Review project plans, revisions, and corresponding documents.

• Confers with contractors, property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and others regarding inspection requests, construction codes, building plans, etc.; examines and investigates methods and practices employed in local construction projects, recommending changes when necessary.

• Tests various construction materials to ensure adherence with applicable codes and standards.

• Oversees construction projects in the city.

• Inspects construction projects for work zone safety, and that erosion and sediment control practices are being adhered to.

• Measures installed quantities of construction; calculates percent completion; adjusts construction drawings to reflect actual work; diagnoses and solves engineering problems and reviews construction contracts and oversee test.

• Conducts final inspections on city and state right-of-way improvements for acceptance and maintenance of roadways.

• Prepares monthly estimates for capital projects. Prepares and maintains various records and reports pertaining to status of ongoing construction projects; schedules appointments; conducts final project inspection and recommends acceptance of work.

• Conducts required testing of systems during construction. Interprets site plans.

• Performs data collection activities as warranted; i.e. GPS valve and hydrant locations.

• Attends construction meetings with contractors, engineers, and inspectors.

• Fuels vehicles; takes vehicles to shop for maintenance and repairs; maintains appearance of vehicle.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Construction Inspector I -- Graduation from high school, and 1 to 2 years of experience in the construction trade or building inspections, college-level course work in civil engineering or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid driver's license.

Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment. Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Stormwater Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment. May require various VDOT certifications depending on department assigned.

Salary range: $41,885 - $53,571  

Construction Inspector II -- Requires High School or GED, 5 years progressive experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities or any equivalent combination of progressive experience and technical training which provides the necessary knowledge and experience; OR an Associate's degree in Construction/Building Trades, Civil Engineering or closely related field and 4 years of journey level experience in the construction/building trades, building inspection or closely related work; OR a Bachelor's degree in Construction/Building Trades, Civil Engineering or closely related field and 2 years of journey level experience in the construction/building trades, building inspection or closely related work. Requires a valid driver's license.

Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire, Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Certification, Stormwater Inspector Certification, and depending on the department assigned an Inspector Certification for Intermediate Work Zone Safety, VDOT Asphalt, VDOT/ACI Concrete, VDOT Soils and Aggregates, Troxler Nuclear Gauge Safety, and HazMat as well as attendance at Regional Construction Standards review class.

Salary range: $43,979 - $56,250 

• Knowledge of local, state and federal highway construction standards.

• Ability to read and interpret highway construction drawings, diagrams and contract documents.

• Knowledge of modern construction practices, materials, and equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.

• General knowledge of State and local building ordinances and codes.

• Knowledge of City geography.

• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repairs.

• Ability to extract water samples on construction locations for bacteriological testing.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.

• Ability to exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.

• Ability to physically maneuver on uneven ground, and in cramped quarters to accomplish thorough inspections.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.

• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

• Ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

• Ability to read a variety of correspondence and reports, architectural drawings, balance sheets, diagnostic reports, inspection slips, blueprints, inspection requests, etc.; prepares correspondence and reports, forms, permits, activity logs, etc., using prescribed format.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or analytical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.

• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to use and interpret standards and specifications and engineering terminology.

• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals, slope; and to utilize basic systems of algebra, geometry. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, and ratio and proportion.

• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape utilizing various measuring devices.

• Ability to determine grade/elevation utilizing basic survey equipment.

• Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office machinery and equipment; to operate motor vehicles.

• Ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

• Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and related software programs.

• Maintains an acceptable driving record.