PW Traffic Inspector

PW Traffic Inspector

Salary

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Location

Charlottesville (22903), VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

260400002

Department

Public Works Department

Division

Public Works Administration

Opening Date

04/14/2026

Closing Date

4/28/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

Labor and Trades

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General Summary

The Public Works Traffic Inspector performs technical and physical work to assist in the inspection of traffic and street/sidewalk projects and operations for compliance with state and local requirements and safety standards. Work is performed on City streets or within the City's right-of-way including traffic operations with general supervision. Reports to the City Traffic Engineer.

If job requirements cannot be met by an individual, an " In-Training" designation may be used until such time as a training plan is completed and minimum requirements are obtained while performing the job duties under immediate supervision (click here to view the In-Training Traffic Inspector description). The incumbent will be provided with a training plan with measurable competencies that have been developed for the position. Once the training competencies have been satisfactorily achieved, including meeting all criteria of the Traffic Inspector, the incumbent may be placed in and assume the duties of the Traffic Inspector.

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity:

• PW Traffic Inspector: Preferred hiring range is between $23.42 - $28.20 an hour ($48,713.60 - $58,656.00 annually).
• PW Traffic Inspector In-Training: Preferred hiring range is between $19.12 - $20.34 an hour ($39,769.60 - $42,307.20 annually).

As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, Citys retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the benefits tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Manages the temporary street, sidewalks and inspects street and sidewalk closures.
• Assists with managing the parking permit program.
• Coordinates with utility companies and other stakeholders the temporary street, sidewalks and parking adjustments needed for improvements and changes.
• Inspects traffic control operations to ensure compliance with specifications and standards. Works with in-house staff and contractors to identify deficiencies and make corrections for compliance and safety.
• Coordinates with Traffic Operations staff on maintenance and infrastructure improvement efforts.
• Ensures proper public notification related to work in the right of way, and traffic control measures by contractors.
• Keeps progress records and prepares reports on project for planning and accountability of contractors and staff. Notifies contractors of deviations or errors and advises on corrective actions needed.
• Reviews and verifies contractor billing quantities are accurate prior to payment.
• Enforces safety standards and policies on construction sites.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Other Duties:

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High School diploma or GED AND 2 years of experience in street/traffic maintenance, construction, inspection, or related area.

OR

• 4 years of experience in street/traffic maintenance, construction, inspection, or related area.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• Virginia Intermediate Traffic Control Certification within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA Construction Safety training within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Job Knowledge

• Working knowledge of state and local ordinances, laws and regulations related to traffic operations.
• Working knowledge of ADA compliance, right of way operations, traffic regulations and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Reading

• Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as regulations, safety standards, reports, design plans, etc.

Writing

• Intermediate: Ability to organize data and write clear and concise reports to notify contractor of non-compliance issues and to keep management informed of project progress, changes, etc., using proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Math

• Intermediate: Ability to work with and understand number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurements; including to monitor expenditures and verify billing by contractors for accuracy.

Communication Skills

• Intermediate: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city staff, vendors, contractors, and the public. Ability to provide and receive complex information. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring significant tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires General Direction: Normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills

• Skilled: Comprehensive, practical knowledge of traffic operations and analytical judgment and decision-making abilities. Skill in reading blueprints and design plans. Skill in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office applications, departmental software, and data entry.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Assists in the monitoring of project expenditures to ensure accountability of funds.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Position does not supervise staff but may serve as a resource for project teams.

Other Characteristics

• Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.
• Frequent change of tasks.
• Works closely with others as part of a team.
• Tedious and exacting work.
• Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to move and traverse on work sites to monitor projects.
• Requires frequent reaching, standing, occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, fingering, grasping and repetitive motion.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
• Required to use standard equipment and tools of the trade.

Work Environment:

• Position inspects projects with exposure to adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, moving mechanical parts and traffic movement. Work is exposed to loud noise, chemicals/hazardous waste, fumes/airborne particles, electrical hazards, and fuels.
• Some work is performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare, dust and moderate noise levels.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated February 9, 2026

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

Vacation: Need some time off? Use it, you earned it:

Years Worked

0 - <3

3 - <5

5 - <10

10 - <15

15 - <20

20 - <25

25+

Hours Accrued Biweekly

3.09

3.85

4.62

5.4

6.16

6.93

7.7

Sick: Under the weather? Earn 4.62 hours biweekly, approximately 120 hours a year, with no limit on accumulation to be used to care for yourself and qualifying family members.

Holidays: Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year. Including 1 Floating Holiday, which must be taken during the Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30):

OBSERVED CITY HOLIDAYS

New Years Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Presidents' Day

Liberation & Freedom Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

1 Floating Holiday

Volunteer Leave: Paid leave for participating in an authorized event as a volunteer, subject to Section 9-3, Code of Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. Regular full-time employees receive up to 8 hours and all regular part-time employees are eligible to receive pro-rated leave each available each calendar year.

2. INSURANCE:

Aetna Medical Plans: Coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire.

• Choose from two options:

• Select HMO with City-funded HRA ($0 premium for employee-only coverage)

• Choice POS ($13.02 biweekly premium for employee-only coverage)

• Prescription Card: ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand,$55 higher cost name brand, 20% up to $150 for specialty drugs)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) not available for specialty drugs)

Delta Dental Plan:

• Diagnostic and Preventative-100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care-80%; Major Dental Care- 50%
• Primary - $50 deductible, 80/20; Prosthetic and Complex Restorative -$50, 50/50
• $1,500 Annual benefit maximum
• $1,000 Orthodontic benefit (children to age 19)

MetLife Vision Plan: (Optional)

• $2.50 premium paid bi-weekly for employee-only coverage. Dependent care coverage also available.
• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay
• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

Life Insurance: In the event of your death, your beneficiary will receive twice your annual salary. Supplementary policies for you and your dependents are available.

Long-Term Disability: Upon approval for along-term illness or injury, you can receive up to 60% of your earnings after a 90-day wait period.

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance; Short-Term Disability; Identity Theft Protection

3. RETIREMENT:

Pension:

• Choose from two (2) options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5-year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% vesting after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees).

Supplement: Deferred Compensation 457 available for you to invest your own money for additional retirement savings.

4. VOLUNTARY:

Wellness:

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program (up to $34.00 per month)

• Bicycle Commuter Program: Reimbursement up to $20 per month for reasonable bicycle commuting expenses

• Online wellness resources and Lunch-and-Learn Sessions

Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1,500 for job-related certificates, trade programs, undergraduate coursework or up to $3,000 for graduate level courses per fiscal year for career-related courses.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Expense accounts available for healthcare, dependent care and parking/mass transit.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? (Must be verifiable in reference to the Education History section of your online application.)

• Yes; I have a High School Diploma or Higher.
• Yes; I have a GED.
• No.

02

Please indicate your level of experience in street and traffic maintenance, construction, inspection, or related area: (Must be verifiable in reference to the Work History section of your online application.)

• No experience related to this position.
• Less than one (1) year of experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of experience.
• Four (4) years or greater

03

This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid drivers license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid drivers license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• No; I do not have a valid drivers license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

04

Do you currently possess a valid Intermediate Traffic Control certification?

• Yes; I currently possess a valid Intermediate Traffic Control certification.
• No; However, I have the ability to obtain a Intermediate Traffic Control certification within 12 months of hire.
• No; I do not currently possess a valid Intermediate Traffic Control certification nor do I have the ability to obtain one.

05

Do you currently possess a valid OSHA 10-hour Construction certification?

• Yes; I currently possess a valid OSHA 10-hour Construction certification.
• No; However, I am willing to obtain a OSHA 10-hour Construction certification within 12 months of hire.
• No; I do not currently possess a valid OSHA 10-hour Construction certification nor do I have the ability to obtain one.

06

Are you able and willing to take applicable coursework, as designated by the City Traffic Engineer.

• Yes
• No

07

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes
• No

08

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Charlottesville

Address P. O. Box 911

605 East Main Street

Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone (434) 970-3490

Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs