Inspection Supervisor

$60,011 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.

 James City County’s General Services Department is hiring an Inspection Supervisor to perform advanced technical work in the oversight and inspection of capital improvement construction projects for compliance with County, State, and Federal Ordinances, including but not limited to, Virginia Stormwater Regulations, Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional Construction Standards, Virginia Building Codes, and Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provides effective supervision of assigned staff including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing, and assigning work in an efficient and effective manner, and related activities; plans, coordinates and directs the Capital Projects Inspectors I/II/III in the enforcement of applicable County, State, and Federal Ordinances and implementation of various Division programs and policies. Reviews County Inspection Reports and coordinates with the County project managers to ensure appropriate documentation is recorded in a thorough, complete, and timely manner that is consistent with approved construction documents.
• Performs advanced inspections of Capital Improvement Projects on a daily basis to ensure that projects are in compliance with applicable Ordinances and approved plans; informs project managers, engineers and contractors of any deficiencies or deviations from approved plans and specifications, and issues inspection reports documenting required corrective action.
• Assists project managers with schedules, pay applications reviews, reporting and monitoring, project updates for Departmental briefings, and project meetings.
• Utilizes the PermitLink software to track all inspections, project activity, sureties, and enforcement actions.
• Coordinates with third-party inspection services, commissioning agents, and other County inspectors to ensure inspection reports are received, addressed, and consistent with construction document and regulatory requirements.
• Supports assigned staff and works with them to resolve complex construction issues, to prevent changes in project scope, maintain budgets, and keep projects on schedule. Provides project updates in a timely manner to the project managers and key project team members and providing appropriate correspondence as applicable.
• Oversees inspector continuing education requirements and training certifications are adhered to, current, and schedule for renewals as applicable. Updates the Capital Projects Division on new construction methods, training opportunities, and reporting methods.
• Oversees the field reporting and documentation methods to streamline the construction inspection process in an efficient and effective manner with emphasis on digital technology and mobile devices for on-site reference and reporting.

Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented by college level courses in engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, and soil conservation; considerable experience in engineering construction or soil conservation; experience in contract administration, dealing with the public and knowledge of computers.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County criteria.
• Must obtain within 12 months of hire Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer, and Stormwater Inspector Certifications from the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Knowledge of the principles and technical methods involved in erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and construction standards and specifications; environmental laws, regulations, and Ordinances; principles and practices of engineering as applied to the construction of subdivisions and other sites.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to enforce applicable Ordinances, laws and regulations; interpret and comprehend complex blueprints, engineering plans and specifications; organize and supervise project assignments, to obtain and apply data, and to analyze and process such information; coordinate and supervise the work of inspection staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; deal effectively with enforcement violations and noncompliance cases and expedite investigations and resolutions; analyze complex problems and resolve them; make accurate mathematical calculations; maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports; perform taxing physical activity, including walking, climbing, stooping and bending.

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