PW Traffic Inspector

Public Works Traffic Inspector

The Public Works Traffic Inspector performs technical and physical work to assist in the inspection of traffic and street/sidewalk projects and operations for compliance with state and local requirements and safety standards. Work is performed on City streets or within the City's right-of-way including traffic operations with general supervision. Reports to the City Traffic Engineer.

If job requirements cannot be met by an individual, an "In-Training" designation may be used until such time as a training plan is completed and minimum requirements are obtained while performing the job duties under immediate supervision. The incumbent will be provided with a training plan with measurable competencies that have been developed for the position. Once the training competencies have been satisfactorily achieved, including meeting all criteria of the Traffic Inspector, the incumbent may be placed in and assume the duties of the Traffic Inspector.

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity:

• PW Traffic Inspector: Preferred hiring range is between $23.42 - $28.20 an hour ($48,713.60 - $58,656.00 annually).
• PW Traffic Inspector In-Training: Preferred hiring range is between $19.12 - $20.34 an hour ($39,769.60 - $42,307.20 annually).

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit .

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at .

Note:

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at  or hr.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.