T&ES Inspector I / II

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) Public Works Services Division is seeking an Inspector I or II to perform skilled inspection work related to the City's sanitary and storm sewers, streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and reinforced concrete. The Inspector I or II will ensure compliance with approved plans, budget, projected completion time, specifications, and related codes and regulations. Employees will inspect contractors' and developers' construction projects prior to, during, and after construction and are responsible for recommending approval or denial of final acceptance by the City and bond release to private developers. Work is performed under general supervision of the City’s Chief Inspector. The designation of Inspector I or II will be determined based on experience level through the interview process.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Knowledge in construction of concrete, asphalt, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drains (for Inspector I)
At least three years of construction field inspector experience (for Inspector I)
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Recognition of "Miss Utility" color-coded markings
Valid driver's license issued by their state of residence
10 years of construction site work (for Inspector II)
Asphalt and Concrete experience (for Inspector II)
Clear knowledge of civil and architectural drawings (for Inspector II)
Ability to keep clear and legible reports (for Inspector II)
Clean driving record (for Inspector II)
880 hours as a plan reviewer, responsible for determining the adequacy of erosion and sediment control plans and supporting documents for approval by a program authority, or an inspector (for Inspector II)
Responsibility for periodically examining the erosion and sediment control activities and premises of a land disturbing activity for consistency with the Erosion and Sediment Control Law and Regulations (for Inspector II)
Combined duties and obtaining a passing score on the certification examination administered by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (for Inspector II)
Enrolling in and completing a DEQ approved training program in the area of inspector or combined administrator within twelve months of the time of enrollment (starting with the first training course enrolled) and obtaining a passing score on the certification examination (for Inspector II)

Nice To Haves

Experience level will determine designation as Inspector I or II

Responsibilities

Inspects excavation permits and other related permits in the right-of-way to ensure public safety
Inspects erosion and sediment controls, storm water management and BMP installation
Resolves City resident problems relating to sump pump, foundation drains, and roof drains
Enforces compliance of City codes, approved plans, MOT plans, and contract specifications to all City’s infrastructure construction both public and private
Keeps daily logs of incidents that occur onsite and complete weekly reports which may become relevant to future disputes
Represents the City in assisting the public, homeowners’ associations, civic associations, and business owners to resolve problems associated with the City’s infrastructure construction both public and private involving drainage issues
Maintain daily and weekly logs of accomplished work activities and provides documentation of pertinent issues and incidents
Inspects excavation permits and restoration work of all utility and other contractor work in the City right of way
Inspects installation of storm and sanitary sewers, telephone conduit, cable television, fiber optic cable, traffic conduit, electric conduit, and gas& water mains
Performs other duties as required