The posting
Job Posting End Date:
Department:
PUBLIC WORKS
Compensation Grade:
G22
Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range
Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
No
About Us:
Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.
Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:
Join our team as a Construction Inspector II. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact while working alongside a passionate group of professionals, this is the opportunity for you! Duties to include:
- Perform inspections and make minor field engineering decisions
- Process records and financial data associated with the construction, repair, or renovation of highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems, to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents.
- Ensure the use of proper methods and materials
- Knowledge of construction methods for highways, including curbs and gutters, sidewalks, pavement, drainage systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
- Approve payment requests and verify work performed
- Review and recommend time extension requests
- Determine needs, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts for formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
- Review construction documents for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
- Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and department needs.
The ideal candidate would have:
- Certifications for Erosion & Sediment Control and VDOT Materials Certification Program for asphalt, concrete, pavement marking, and soils & aggregate compaction.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Must have a VA or NC Driver’s License
NOTE: This position is ALPHA I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days and hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
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 leave.
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Once a candidate has been selected, the position will close.
Additional requirements:
DMV Transcript: Yes
CDL: No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
CPS Check: No
Physical: No
Respirator: No
Psychological Screening: No
Polygraph: No
At Will: No
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: 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 a current and valid driver’s license.
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.
Skills:
Working Conditions:
Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.
The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
Official Job Descriptions:
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.



