Construction Inspector, Principal - Wastewater Collections

The anticipated hiring range is $64,621 - $82,979.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities Wastewater Collections is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Construction Inspector, Principal position. The selected candidate will be responsible for assignment of work, compliance with daily reporting, and project closeout completion by the team.

• Inspecting main and service installations within the City of Richmond;
• Assigning work, ensuring compliance with daily reporting, and project closeout completion by the team;
• Reviewing and evaluating construction permit applications and inspection reports regarding equipment and facilities, such as drop inlets, ditches, proper backfill, manholes, and pipe installations;
• Investigating and mediating inspection-related disputes;
• Ensuring safe operation and code compliance within the work zone;
• Investigating accidents;
• Ensuring compliance with construction standards, methods, and safety requirements;
• Coordinating inspection schedules, writing and reviewing daily reports;
• Conducting inspections and preparing field notes;
• Making judgements, corrections, and recommendations based on knowledge, experience, and expertise; submitting as-builts as part of the project closeout process.

This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.

• Associate's Degree in engineering technology, construction management, or business management
• Five years of construction inspection, land development, or contractor operations experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Knowledge of Municipal Utility Mains and services Installation practices;
• VDOT Certifications in the following:
  Soils, Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregate and Pavement Markings is a plus.

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record within 30 days of hire
• Virginia Department of Transportation certifications in Soils, Asphalt, Concrete, Aggregates, and Pavement Markings, as assigned.
• Requires Operator Qualification for all gas related tasks, as assigned.

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Considerable knowledge of installation of water mains, structures and service;
• City's GIS system in reference to reading water maps; and testing procedures for sanitary sewer and stormwater mains/services per DPU standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable local agency standards to ensure compliance with standards, construction guidelines and specifications (e.g. DPU Design and Construction Standards, OSHA, VDOT traffic control and Utility Designation Colors) and computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Demonstrated skill reading PDF documents and reading comprehension;
• Managing construction site (e.g. Tracking deliveries, contractor and citizen safety measures, tracking equipment and personnel on site);
• Effective oral and written communication.

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Demonstrated ability to fill out appropriate City forms;
• Conduct pre-construction meetings with local jurisdictions before construction;
• Learn new information and interact with technical and non-technical audiences.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the…