Engineering Inspector II

Engineering Inspector II

Department of Community Development

FullTime 12 Months

NonExempt Pay Grade 29

VRSEligible BenefitsEligible

Job Summary/Objective:

The Engineering Inspector II performs responsible fieldinspection work in support of County Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) and Stormwater Management (SWM) programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Functions:

• Interprets technical plans and specifications and performs field inspections to determine conformance with the County Water Protection Ordinance and specific project design criteria;
• Attends and coordinates job meetings with contractors developers engineers and the general public as needed;
• Performs and maintains written reports of all inspections;
• Reports verbally significant problems promptly to supervisor;
• Enforces Water Protection Ordinance (Code Chapter 17;
• Meets with contractors developers and engineers to evaluate and discuss field construction issues;
• Responds to citizen inquiries related to assigned active construction sites;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of terminology practices and techniques of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management design standards and specifications;
• Knowledge of road drainage and grading design and construction practices;
• Some knowledge of soils mapping types and engineering properties and practices as related to road drainage and erosion control projects;
• General knowledge of and maintain effective working relationships with County officials and the general public;
• Working knowledge of computers tablets Microsoft Office Suite tools and other tools essential to the effective performance of this position;
• Ability to work effectively with contractors engineers and the general public to resolve conflicts;
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with contractors developers and the general public;
• Ability to effectively read and interpret construction documents including ESC plans Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Pollution Prevention Plans and SWM plans;
• Ability to effectively enforce program VSMP/VESCP program inspection requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school;

• Minimum of three or more years of experience in construction;

• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) ESC Inspector Certification within 1 year of hire;

• Possession of a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• DEQ ESC Plan Review.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Work frequently requires physical tasks including bending stooping lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds with occasional handling of items weighing over 100 pounds;
• Work environment routinely exposes employee to potential major injuries adverse weather with occasional exposures to hazardous substances;
• Ability to traverse difficult terrain and maneuver within heavy construction zones;
• Regular contact with the public development professionals and other staff members.

Remote Work:

This position is not eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the Countys Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. The ability to work remotely is subject to departmental discretion. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $24.98 $27.61 per hour (approx. $51954 $57422 per year). Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Application window closes Friday April 18 2025.

Virginia Values Veterans:

Albemarle County is a certified V3 organization.

EOE/EEO:

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.