Location: Norfolk,VA, USA
Construction Inspector II (Right of Way)
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Construction Inspector II (Right of Way)
Salary
$46,589.00 - $48,918.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12376
Department
Public Works
Division
Right of Way Division
Opening Date
10/22/2024
Closing Date
11/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
The City of Norfolks Department of Public Works is currently seeking a Construction Inspector II within the Division of Right-of-Way. This position involves the inspection and supervision of utility work, street construction, infrastructure replacement, installation, maintenance, and upgrades for development, commercial, and residential to ensure compliance with City, State, and federal rules, regulations, codes and design standards. The work also involves review, supervision, and inspection of traffic control plans and their implementation. positions will collectively serve as administrative support for the Directors Office, HR responsibilities and assist with IT tasks.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolks citizens, businesses and visitors, including the Citys storm water system, street network, waste management and recycling systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.
Currently, the Right of Way Division has 11 staff members, six (6) of which are Construction Inspectors. ROW staff is responsible for infrastructure plan reviews, approval, permitting, coordination, and inspection of all construction, over-dimensional hauls, event activities, traffic control, and code compliance within the right of way (above and below ground along roadways and sidewalks). Additionally, working with city crews, contractors, utility companies, developers, homeowners, business owners, event organizers, charitable organizations, film crews, military bases, ports, shipyards, railroads, and internal/external stakeholders, the work of the division provides safe, happy, and inclusive neighborhoods while maintaining accessibility, mobility, and connectivity at all times. ROW Construction Inspectors are integral in being able to accomplish all of that. With the addition of Metronet high-speed internet and outside dining encroachments, which require ROW inspections, the need for more inspectors is critical. Metronets full citywide buildout requires daily inspection of aerial and underground cable, as well as roadway and sidewalk cuts and landscaping restoration. Virginia Natural Gas and Norfolk Utilities recently added lead pipe investigations and replacements that will require multiple compliance and safety inspections by Right of Way. The division is already handling a significant number of code-mandated permits, reviews, investigations, inspections, and compliance checks, with volumes continuing to increase due to aging infrastructure and increased awareness and use of the IMPACT Call Center.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $46,589 - $48,918
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
+ Manages construction projects by conducting site visit, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, reviewing and interpreting plans, specifications, and contracts, monitoring project status, resolving problems, meeting with engineers, consulting with inspectors regarding contractor claims, attending construction and progress meetings, reviewing design changes and conducting final inspections.
+ Must have extensive ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. Must be familiar with testing processes and procedures to determine acceptability of materials used.
+ Applicant should be familiar with Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection.
+ Applicant should be familiar with the provisions of the Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual.
+ Investigate encroachment complaints, non-permitted work, defective driveways, and other violations of the Citys Right of Way Excavation & Restoration Manual and issue Notice of Violation, certified letter, or issue a summons to appear in court as necessary to enforce the Citys ordinances.
+ Requires the ability to review and interpret construction drawings, site plans, traffic control plans, and conduct visual and physical inspections to determine compliance with applicable standards and codes.
+ Requires the ability to review right of way permit applications and update, issue and/or modify the associated permits.
+ Perform routine field inspections of utility contractors working in the public right of way to insure work zone safety and proper traffic control is provided and maintained at all times.
+ Requires ability to function in both an office and field environment: sitting, walking and standing in an office, driving to construction sites, standing and walking on rough terrain, climbing up and down stairways and ladders, bending or stooping, and working in confined spaces.
+ Requires considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and standards related to public right of way utility construction.
+ Requires ability to effectively manage and balance multiple tasks and priorities.
+ Requires considerable knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office software applications.
+ Requires strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
+ Requires ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
+ Requires ability to work with minimal supervision, function in a high volume, busy work environment through prioritization of work assignments, and to meet deadlines while handling multiple assignments.
+ Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff members, citizens, visitors, and stakeholders.
+ Requires ability to operate modern office and field equipment and utilize a computer, tablet, smartphone, on multiple platforms.
+ Requires ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time, lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, climb and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Education/Experience
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.
Two years experience.
High School or Equivalent required, Bachelors Degree preferred. Academic courses or areas of concentration required to perform the required job duties include Construction technology, plan/drawing reading.
Erosion & Sediment Control Certification is desirable within 1 year of employment; Intermediate Work Zone Certification within 2 months of employment
Additional Information & Requirements
+ Valid Driver's License.
+ Must pass a background check in order to be certified as a Special Police Officer within six months of appointment.
+ May require certification as a Special Police Officer.
+ May require certification as Aggregate Technician, Asphalt Field, Surface Treatment.
+ May require Virginia Certification in Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection.
+ VDOT certifications in asphalt field and concrete field preferred or be able to obtain them within one year of appointment.
Work Schedule/Hours: Monday Friday from 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.
+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
+ Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicants school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of Non-City are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer see resume or see application as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
+ Less than High School Diploma/GED
+ High School Diploma/GED
+ Some College (6 months or more)
+ Vocational/Technical Degree
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
04
Do you have a Virginia driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
05
How many years of experience in Right of Way Construction and/or Inspection do you possess?
+ No experience
+ Less than 1 year
+ 1-2 years
+ 3-5 years
+ 5-7 years
+ 7+ years
06
Please describe your experience. If no experience, type N/A.
07
Can you read plans/drawings?
+ Yes
+ No
08
Can you use a computer/tablet to perform work?
+ Yes
+ No
09
Do you have experience supervising peers and working in a team environment?
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you have experience with inspecting concrete and asphalt?
+ Yes
+ No
11
Do you have experience working with homeowners, business owners, residents, and visitors?
+ Yes
+ No
12
I understand that this is an Alpha position, which means I will be required to work extended shifts during emergencies and storms. I further understand I may be required to work an afterhours, on-call schedule.
+ Yes
+ No
13
Briefly describe a previous work experience that you believe makes you well suited to perform the functions of this particular job.
14
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
15
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
+ I am not a Veteran
+ I am a Veteran
+ I am a Disabled Veteran
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