Title: Construction Inspector Apprentice

State Role Title: Engineering Technician I

Hiring Range: $50,256 - $53,397

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Accomac Residency

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT’s Hampton Roads District has exciting an opportunity available in its Construction section. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill a Construction Inspector Apprentice vacancy. In a training capacity, you will inspect phases of highway construction and maintenance projects in order to prepare to assume the duties of a construction inspector and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

Note: The availability to work nights and weekends is required for this position. This position will report to the Accomac Residency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions such as using testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces and making visual observations


• Basic knowledge and understanding of highway construction and contracting


• Skill in the use of computers and software applications


• Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans, specifications and contract documents


• Basic knowledge in mathematics such as geometry and trigonometry


• Ability to work in the vicinity and operate devices utilizing low-level ionizing radiation


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with various stakeholders, e.g. contractors, the general public, internal and external government agencies


• Valid driver's license


• Ability to obtain required certifications within 24 months

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in construction, engineering technology, project management, materials handling, or related field desired

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

This position is classified as designated to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided, therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. 

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Kittrell

Phone: 757-956-3288

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.