Public Works Engineering is seeking a highly motivated applicant to provide inspection of construction projects for compliance with contract, plans, specifications, and standards. The applicant will be responsible for reviewing plans, ensuring compliance, coordinating with contractors, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, and related construction documents.
• Thorough knowledge of current construction standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with citizens, contractors, and city officials.
• Ability to utilize portable and fixed ladders and requires the ability to remove heavy manholes and drop inlet covers for access.
• Ability to do walking and standing frequently on irregular surfaces.
• Tolerant of outside work in all weather conditions.
• Tolerant of noise, dust, and fumes typically generated by construction and paving activities
• Tolerant of working on construction sites sometimes in remote locations with limited access to public facilities.
• Ability to use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurement, and geometry.
• Ability to provide clear instructions and to identify problems and recommend solutions.

Must possess or obtain within two years of employment:

• Relevant DEQ Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certification
• VDOT certification for materials and construction
  • Asphalt Paving Certificate, Asphalt Plant Mix Design, Concrete Certificate, etc.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.


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