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Posting Details

Working Title INSPECTOR

Position Number 00790A

Department CAPITAL OUTLAY P/R REIMB

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

The incumbent in this position plays a critical role in ensuring that construction work is done safely and in accordance with code, while maintaining the project schedule’s critical path. Perform construction inspections for projects assigned in compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Construction and Professional Services Manual, General Conditions, Section 16, titles, “Inspection”. Perform construction document reviews and associative construction project reports, record keeping and code related inspections and authorizations as required. Perform all duties in a manner that will promote the progress of the work

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of construction procedures, principles, and codes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective skills in reading and understanding construction contract documents and blueprints. Effective negotiation skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and MS Project. Demonstrated ability to recognize construction discrepancies, problems, inconsistencies, and ensure correction or solution by documentation and necessary action. Demonstrated ability to maintain thorough records of all project conditions and situations.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience as a construction supervisor with experience planning, estimating, codes, labor laws, and specifications and blueprint interpretations. Some experience covering major construction processes, procedures, practices and problems.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

State Recognized license in commercial building inspection or Trade Master License or ICC Building inspection certification. Considerable experience as a certified (city, state or federal) building inspector and/or Project Management Professional ( PMP ), to include onsite inspections of healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics and lab spaces to evaluate the facility’s compliance with rules, standards and best practices for patient care, security and infection control. Basic experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera, Suretrack or MS Project. 10 Hour OSHA Training Course. Some experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint.

Conditions of Employment

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02967

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 06/09/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter