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City of Chesapeake
Environmental Construction Inspector II
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$66,295 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Environmental Construction Inspector II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department
PUBLIC WORKS
DivisionPUB WORKS SW ENVIRON
Requisition Number 2026164 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday- Friday; 7 a.m.
- 3:30 p.m. ; Alpha-Essential. 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. Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R
- Routine Pay Grade GE09 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $50,607
- $67,054; depending on qualifications.
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards ; Certification as a Dual Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector within 6 months of completing the DEQ courses.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
: 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. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 09/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy. ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands M=Medium- Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly Physical Demands C = Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
- Never occurs. Standing Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling N = Never Pushing/Pulling Weight N/A Reaching Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Never
- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting N = Never Climbing Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Never
- Never occurs. Vision Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously
- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never
- Never occurs. Time Pressures Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently
- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally
- Up to 1/3 of the time.
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- Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details. Yes No
- This position requires a certification as a Combined Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector within 6 months of completion of DEQ training classes.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance