Construction Inspector I/II (Engineering)

City of Suffolk•Suffolk, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Construction Inspector I Reports to the Construction Manager. Construction Inspector II will report 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 position 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.

Requirements

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.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification – must possess within 18 months of employment.
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Stormwater Inspector Certification, must possess within 18 months of employment.
May require various VDOT certifications depending on department assigned.
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.
Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification - Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire
Virginia DEQ Stormwater Inspector Certification
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
VDOT Asphalt preferred
ACI Concrete preferred
VDOT Soils and Aggregates preferred
Troxler Nuclear Gauge Safety preferred
HazMat preferred
Attendance at Regional Construction Standards review class.
Knowledge of modern construction practices, materials, and equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
Knowledge of structural engineering practices as applied to construction and inspection of commercial and industrial buildings.
Knowledge of applicable State and local ordinances, regulations, and construction standards.
Knowledge of City geography.
Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repairs.
Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, permits, and applicable regulations.
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, developers, and the general public.
Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds, structural members, 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, diagnostic reports, construction plans, specifications, inspection reports, blueprints, inspection requests, etc.; prepares correspondence and reports, forms, permits, activity logs, etc., using prescribed format.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific 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 engineering, construction, utility, and stormwater terminology.
Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; and to utilize basic systems of algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, and ratio and proportion.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
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.
Knowledge of engineering practices as applied to construction and inspection of commercial and industrial buildings, roadway and related infrastructure.
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal ordinances, regulations, and construction standards.
Ability to interpret civil plans, construction plan drawings, diagrams, specifications.
Ability to interpret building codes, engineering, mechanical and electrical terminology.

Nice To Haves

VDOT Asphalt preferred
ACI Concrete preferred
VDOT Soils and Aggregates preferred
Troxler Nuclear Gauge Safety preferred
HazMat preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects construction projects and enforces City ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new storm sewer, 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 verifies compliance with erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements.
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 and maintains various records and reports pertaining to status of ongoing construction projects; schedules appointments; conducts final project inspection and recommends acceptance of work.
Interprets site plans.
Attends construction meetings with contractors, engineers, and inspectors.
Fuels vehicles; takes vehicles to shop for maintenance and repairs; maintains appearance of vehicle.
Provides project inspection for development and capital improvements projects as well as oversees construction and maintenance projects in the City.
Inspects construction projects and enforces City ordinances as well as local, state and federal construction standards governing construction of new roadway and associated infrastructure, storm sewer construction, alterations, and repairs.
Monitors and provides some construction materials testing to ensure adherence with applicable standards, specifications, laws, and regulations.
Keeps daily reports, and testing reports from independent testing firms.
Performs City Right-of-Way improvement inspections, Traffic/Work Zone Safety Inspections, Erosion and Sediment control inspections, Stormwater inspections, development and infrastructure inspections, and Single Family lot grading inspections.
Ensures that all road and site work meets local, state, and federal standards and regulations and complies with City ordinances.
Conducts required testing of systems during construction.
May assist in Stormwater program plan development, implementation, and reporting; and assists in the coordination and reporting of illicit discharges.
Performs other related duties as required.