Safety Inspector I at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionSafety Inspector I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS OPERATIONS
Requisition Number: 202622
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; alpha essential. Employee may work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. | Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: Min: $46,995 – Max: $77,542.

• Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description: Public Works Operations is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform departmental jobsite safety inspections and incident (accident/injury/cut lines) safety investigations, provide training, assist in mitigating hazardous materials incidents, and enforce applicable codes and regulations. Responsibilities include:

• Perform daily jobsite safety inspections and enter information into Maximo (asset management system). Document safety violations on safety checklist.
• Perform safety investigations for incidents (accidents/injuries/cut lines). Conduct safety training classes including new employee safety orientation, VDOT flagging certification, Defensive Driving, and substance abuse avoidance.
• Assist with city-wide hazardous materials spills in the right of way, verifying spills types and cleanup requirements. Maintain non-hazardous materials temporary storage site at the Greenbrier Yard. Perform monthly OSHA yard inspections. Monitor fire extinguishers and eye wash stations.
• Provide backup support for Safety Inspector 2. Attend Safety Review Board hearings as safety expert when needed. Conduct safety meetings as directed.

Requires comprehensive knowledge of principles/practices related to construction/industrial safety; knowledge of Federal/State laws & safety regulations; knowledge of the duties, responsibility & equipment used in municipal employment. Ability to communicate effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to assist in identification and containment of hazardous materials. Ability to set up safety work zone, direct traffic, & work with divisions. Some knowledge of Virginia Worker’s Compensation rules and regulations. Some knowledge of Public Works’ type injuries. Requires occasional availability after-hours.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in occupational safety or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Depending on operational needs, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or higher may be required within 12 months of start date.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications: Safety related training with some OSHA certifications preferred.

Job Open Date: 01/12/2026
Job Close Date: 01/26/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.