The City of Suffolk is a equal opportunity employer. | Virginia Values Veterans Certified.

$47,110.00 - $74,103.00 Annually

Under general supervision, performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure compliance with City planning and development policy. Works includes inspecting construction projects by both the City and private developers to ensure that materials, methods, sizing, and locations in project development meet City specifications; testing of the materials utilized in such construction; and investigating construction practices and recommending changes when necessary. Employee is also responsible for preparing various reports on construction projects. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing inspections. Employee must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with property owners, developers, contractors and the general public. Reports to the Construction and Field Services Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Graduation from high school, and 1 to 2 years of experience in the construction trade or building inspections, college-level course work in civil engineering or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment. Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Stormwater Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment. May require various VDOT certifications depending on department assigned.