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Construction Inspector III
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Construction Inspector III
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number
2025458
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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.
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
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$54,492 -$89,912 / annually
- Starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Public Works Engineering is seeking a Construction Inspector III to support the Engineering division.
POSITION PURPOSE:
- Inspect construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
- Responsible for coordinating with contractors, reviewing plans, ensuring compliance, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries.
- Working within a general outline of work to be performed; Develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
TYPICAL TASKS INCLUDE:
- Reviews plans and progress of approved water, sewer, street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and related construction projects.
- Provides an advanced inspection of the construction of various types of municipal projects for specification compliance.
- Evaluates pavement conditions on City streets using a variety of measuring devices.
- Coordinates with construction contractors, City departments, and engineers to accomplish goals, communicate information, and make recommendations for any changes and/or improvements.
- Prepares and maintains reports and records such as permits, inspection records, and/or violation reports.
- Responds to inquiries and concerns from the general public or City personnel.
- Participates in investigating and resolving minor engineering problems and investigating problems with construction projects.
- Assists with reviewing contractor requests for payment and preparing change orders.
- Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
- Performs as a lead inspector on large/complex jobs with the ability to temporarily act as the Construction Inspector Supervisor in their absence.
- Performs related tasks as necessary such as training and supervising subordinate staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education any experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of three 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. Must possess, or obtain within two years of employment, relevant VDOT certification for materials and construction (i.e. Asphalt Paving Certificate, Asphalt Plant Mix Design, Concrete Certificate, etc.). Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.
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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this position requires a minimum of three 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. Must possess, or obtain within two years of employment, relevant VDOT certification for materials and construction (i.e. Asphalt Paving Certificate, Asphalt Plant Mix Design, Concrete Certificate, etc.). Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.
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
VDOT, ACI, and DEQ Certifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/03/2026
Job Close Date
03/17/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crouching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
City vehicle, standard office equipment, radio\cellular phone, engineering scales and tapes, quality control testing and measuring instruments (tapes, tripods, pressure gauges, calculator, thermometer, etc.), various hands tools including water main valve wrenches.
Protective Equipment Required
All Required PPE
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
W = Several Times Per Week
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
S = Seasonally
Primary Work Location
Office Environment, Vehicle, Outdoors
Non-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.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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