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Construction Inspector I
Working Title Construction Inspector I/II
Department/Division Planning and Community Development - Building Permits and Inspections
Job Type Full Time
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Requisition ID:
43894
Work Location:
Planning - Sabre Street
Pay Range:
G.18, $39,328.30 - $60,958.87
Starting Salary:
Depending upon Qualifications
Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
2/24/25
Application Deadline:

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting three Construction Code Inspectors to join the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Community Development Department. This posting may be filled as a Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant. The associated pay grades are as follows:


Construction Inspector I: G.18 $39,328.30 - $60,958.87
Construction Inspector II: G.22 $47,803.80 - $74,095.89


Primary duties with this position will be:

  • Review engineering construction plans and specifications with construction and repair of highway and drainage facilities, electric, gas, and cable utilities in city right of ways and roadways providing ingress and egress of commercial and residential properties to ensure compliance and use of proper methods and materials with City and State regulations and standards;

 

  • Coordinate with City agencies, contractors, developers and other affected agencies;

 

  • Conduct various inspections in order to ensure proper construction in highways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and pavement; and test drainage systems, including, pipelines, appurtenances, and stormwater management facilities;

 

  • Perform inspection duties and make minor field engineering decisions as needed;

 

  • Inspect and ensure E & S and Stormwater measures are in compliance with City and State regulations and standards;

 

  • Maintain records and prepare reports to document work performed and enter results in the Accela Permitting system;

 

  • Meet with contractors, superintendents, and owners for pre-construction meetings;

 

  • Answer telephone calls from recipients of notices of violations, complainants, and homeowners for information;

 

  • Tasks or projects as assigned by Supervisor, Division Head or Director;

 

  • Respond to complaints pertaining to new construction such as utilities, land disturbance, City Right of Way, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA), etc;

 

  • Inspect both installation and removal of underground and above-ground storage tanks.

 

  • Obtain Erosion and Sedimentation (E & S) Certification as required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)within one year of the hiring date

 

  • Obtain Stormwater Certification as required by DEQ within 18 months of the hiring date.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Construction-Inspector-I-General-00655.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007044.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Construction Inspector I Minimums: Requires High School, or GED, plus two (2) years of progressive experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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.

Construction Inspector II Minimums: High School or GED, plus five (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. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript:  Required
CDL:  Not Required                                       
DOT History:  Not Required                                                 
CPS Check:  Not Required
Physical:  Not Required    
Respirator:  Not Required
Polygraph Review:  Not Required
Psychological Screening:  Not Required

Attachments Required:  Resume.
Any DEQ or VDOT Certifications held by the applicant.

Preferences:

Development Knowledge and Experience
Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers over the phone and in person
Professional (E&S) certifications, degrees, and/or VDOT Inspections certification
Stormwater Management Experience
Experience with Accela or similar permitting/inspection software
Site Development Experience

Special Instructions:

This position is being reopened to expand the pool of applicants. The position will remain open until vacancies are filled.

Obtain Erosion and Sedimentation (E & S) Certification as required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within one year of the hiring date.
Obtain Stormwater Certification as required by DEQ within 18 months of the hiring date.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and paid time-off.

  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. 
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution:   All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.  

Drug Free Workplace:  The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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