TOWN OF VIENNA, VA
Construction Inspector
Public Works Department Pay Grade 121: $74,136 - $119,359
From active construction sites to critical infrastructure projects, the Town of Vienna is looking for a detail-driven Construction Inspector to help ensure development is safe, compliant, and built to last. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems in real time, and collaborating with engineers, contractors, and the community.
In this position, youll play a key role in protecting the Towns environment and infrastructure by enforcing erosion and sediment control standards, reviewing plans and permits, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
What Youll Do
Inspect active construction sites to ensure compliance with erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and right-of-way regulations Conduct inspections following rainfall events and identify, document, and address violations Review and evaluate construction plans, permits, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and internal staff to resolve site issues and implement solutions Perform inspections related to occupancy permits, bond releases, utilities, and ADA compliance Monitor traffic control plans to ensure safe work zones in accordance with MUTCD and VWAPM standards Assist with Town capital projects and prepare reports for agencies such as VDOT and DEQ Serve as a liaison to residents and stakeholders regarding construction impacts and project updates
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test. This is an Non-Exempt Position.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Essential Functions: Assists with permitting and inspections for private development projects within the Town.
Conducts inspections biweekly and within 48 hours of a rain runoff event; inspects all active construction sites to ensure proper Erosion and Sediment Control compliance; identifies violations. Addresses construction site conditions necessitating changes to written plans; works with a Town Civil Engineer to find solutions. Inspects stormwater management facilities, ensuring compliance with established codes and requirements and preparing Department of Environmental Quality reports.
Inspect construction site for compliance with active Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) associated with the State Construction General Permit.
Inspects American Disabilities Act (ADA) infrastructure, ensuring compliance with established codes and requirements created by the US Department of Justice.
Performs construction site inspections for occupancy permits, bond reduction and release, sanitary cap-off and taps, water cap-off and water taps.
Performs right-of-way inspections and coordinates contractors' traffic management and control plan implementation, ensuring compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD) and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (VWAPM).
Schedules pre-construction meetings, reviews approved grading plans, documents inspections, and completes monthly land disturbance reports for the State of Virginia.
Conducts compliance investigations, general meetings, bond release inspections and training.
Reports construction site violations to Virginia Stormwater Management Permit Program Administrator; recommends additional corrective actions.
Assists and inspects various Town construction projects, including monitoring construction and preparing regulatory reports for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and other agencies.
Assists in plan and permit administration and review, including Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Demolition Permits, Construction General Permits, Right of Way Permits, and other applicable documents.
Reviews documentation submitted for Certificates of Occupancy and verifies completeness and accuracy of records
Review and evaluates Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) documents to ensure compliance with all Town and VDEQ regulations
Serves as a construction liaison to communicate and resolve communi
