Navy NEC · Engineering

B00A Construction Inspector

Current service use not established

This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A construction inspector reviews project drawings and specifications, prepares inspection plans, and checks civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical work for compliance. The inspector verifies materials and equipment, coordinates system and quality control tests, and prepares inspection logs, records, and reports.

Core Skills

Critical-phase construction inspection planning
Material and equipment specification verification
Electrical and mechanical test coordination
Aggregate and cementitious material testing coordination

Civilian Career Paths

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Construction and Building Inspectors

Reviewing construction drawings, verifying material conformance, and inspecting civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical work transfer directly to construction inspection.

How to prepare: Practice applying the building codes used in your target jurisdiction by creating a code-referenced inspection checklist for a sample construction plan. Verify that jurisdiction's inspector qualification requirements, because state or local licensing or inspector certification may be required.

What the civilian work involves

Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.

Civilian tools and software (examples)

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)

NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC B00A
[1] NEC entry "B00A - Construction Inspector"; cached text line 1808; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Critical-phase construction inspection planning, Material and equipment specification verification, Electrical and mechanical test coordination, Aggregate and cementitious material testing coordination, Construction and Building Inspectors (O*NET 47-4011.00)
O*NET: Construction and Building Inspectors
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Construction and Building Inspectors (O*NET 47-4011.00)

Defense contractor jobs for B00A

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