REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
- Construction - Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of civil construction and
commercial development to include site plans, project blueprints and technical schematics.
Knowledge of city, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to civil
construction and commercial development projects.
- Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to
construction sites and uniform traffic control procedures. Knowledge of equipment inspection
procedures and techniques. Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures and
practices.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.
- Judgement/Decision Making - Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations; anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating
situations; diffuses emotional situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities
and take prompt action for problem resolution.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
- Time Management - Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Ability to establish priorities
for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
- Communication - Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports
and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally
and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential
manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector I – Requires an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management
or a closely related field with 1 year of civil construction or inspection experience, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Must obtain and maintain Virigina Department of
Transportation Inspector certifications in Asphalt Field Quality Level I, ACI Field Testing Technician
– Grade I, Pavement Marking, as well as certification from the Virigina Department of Environmental
Quality as an Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector.
Construction Inspector II – Requires an Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management
or a closely related field with 2 - 4 years of civil construction or inspection experience, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Must obtain and maintain Virigina Department of
Transportation Inspector certifications in Asphalt Field Quality Level I, ACI Field Testing Technician
– Grade I, Pavement Marking, as well as certification from the Virigina Department of Environmental
Quality as an Erosion & Sediment Control and Stormwater Inspector.
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