Construction Safety Inspector

Gatehouse Administration Center

Summary

Conducts safety, environmental, and loss prevention assessments at renovations and construction sites; verifies compliance with federal, state, and local occupational safety and health laws, regulations, codes, and standards.

Qualifications

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate, including or supplemented by technical or vocational education related to environmental health science.
Two (2) years of experience in environmental health science and construction, some of which shall have been in review and inspection activities associated with construction, modification, or energy improvement projects, in a lead role.
- Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, procedures, and equipment used in environmental and occupational safety.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) regulations.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of employee and construction safety.
Knowledge of accident investigative and review techniques.
Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
Ability to conduct inspections.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, applicable building codes, and regulations, and recognize deviations from such requirements.
Ability to conduct safety-related training.
Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare complete and concise written reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, contractors, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

OSHA 510 course: Standards for the Construction Industry.
OSHA 40 hour training in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
OSHA 30 hour training in Construction.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

Identifies safety and environmental issues and deficiencies at renovations and construction sites.
Prepares and maintains site-specific safety assessment reports.
Evaluates the chemical products used by contractors, storage, and disposal.
Maintains environmental/safety assessment reports.
Recommends, maintains, and calibrates environmental monitoring equipment.
Conducts environmental hazard evaluation sample collection and analysis techniques.
Orders and maintains safety signage at construction sites.
Assists in summer and occupied time egress.
Evaluates products for hazardous substances and makes recommendations regarding use.
Measures indoor air quality for contaminants, collects samples, analyzes data, and makes recommendations.
Monitors school facilities for the presence of hazardous substances.
Coordinates the evaluation of emissions and indoor exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Assists in publishing safety newsletters and manuals.
Assists in construction safety training.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand; sit; walk; use hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk, and hear. The workload may require the employee to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations, and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Sufficient visual acuity to detect faults (poor construction, improper materials, etc.) at times in poorly lit areas. Sufficient dexterity and mobility to perform all required inspection tasks on structures of varying design and height at varying construction stages, including stages when sidewalks, ramps, and stairs have not been installed.

Salary Range

$75,116 - $127,822

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 002-FEU-OP

Office

Office of Design and Construction

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Closing Date

14-Oct-2025

Job Type

Facilities/Operations

Open
Until
Filled

Re-Adv.
Position

Fairfax County Public Schools

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