Job Description

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.

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*

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.

Preferred Qualifications

VDOT

,

ACI

, and

DEQ

Certifications

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

01/06/2026

Job Close Date

01/21/2026

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

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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, radiocellular 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

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Professional References
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Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4