Construction Inspector II

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of Public Works Design Division plays a critical role in building new facilities and infrastructure as well as renewing and modernizing our vintage ones. We are an energetic and collaborative group of professionals in architecture and interior design and civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering. Our projects include a wide variety of public buildings and venues, and the development of parks, streetscapes, coastal and waterfront structures that are both integral and iconic to the Hampton Roads region. An exciting assortment of upcoming projects includes Renovations to the historic Chrysler Hall, Scope Arena Seating Expansion and Amenities Improvements, Half Moone Cruise Operations and Terminal Enhancements, and brand new facilities such as the new Maury High School, a Recreation/Library Facility with aquatics features, East Bute Street Parking Garage, Norfolk Animal Care Facility, and a Public Safety Facility, as well as a host of bridge and waterfront projects, parks improvements, and streetscape and drainage improvements. The Design Division is looking to add an array of eager and talented professionals to our team to embark on an ambitious Capital Improvement Program approved by our City Council. We manage projects from cradle to grave, through design, procurement, and construction. We are seeking a Construction Inspector II to serve on our construction management and inspection team to observe, inspect, and document construction work performed on capital improvement projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality facilities for our citizens and visitors. As a member of the Construction Bureau, responsible for construction observation, inspection, and documentation for capital improvement projects. Daily work includes visiting job sites, submitting Daily Inspection Reports, making sure the work follows the approved plans and specifications, reviewing submittals and payment applications, attending progress meetings, and generally overseeing work on City construction projects. Also responsible for coordination and interaction with other City departments, residents, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders. Essential functions include but are not limited to: Independently perform on-site inspections within a construction environment, including walking and navigating without assistance. Ability to hear without limitation that could impede ability to discern the audible signals, such as the beeping of heavy equipment during reverse operations. Ability to proficiently ascend ladders, stairways and scaffolding to access elevated areas such as roofs. Have a valid Driver's License. Able to read and interpret plans and specifications. Able to read a tape measure and calculate quantities. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in using mobile devices for communication, including sending and receiving emails, text, and photos. Generate both written and verbal reports daily Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Requires two (2) years of experience in a construction related field, commercial building construction preferred. Construction related certifications are desirable.