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Code Enforcement Inspector - Building

City of Richmond, Virginia · Richmond, VA · 3 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The City of Richmond, Department of Planning & Development Review is currently seeking a Code Enforcement Inspector –Building.

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine inspections of new construction, alteration, and repairs of buildings and other structures.
  • Inspects commercial, residential, and industrial buildings to determine whether materials used meet code compliance.
  • Prepares daily reports of inspections.
  • Logs all inspections on a daily basis and notifies contractors of any code violations.
  • Sends reports of violations and issues written or verbal orders for correction of same.
  • Makes re-inspection of premises to determine correction of violations.
  • Inspets new and existing buildings for building code compliance.
  • Aid contractors and customers with building code questions and city processes for permitting, plan review, and inspections.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently in conducting a range of trade specific inspections on residential and commercial buildings as well as managing specific projects related to these types of code inspections.

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Three years of experience in area of assignment.
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
  • Licenses and certifications:
    • Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
    • Completion of a General and Residential Code Inspection certification in area of assignment within 18 months of hire date (Initial test within 2 months of hire, pass within 18 months of hire).
    • Certification may include one of the following: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development certifications: Building General and Building Residential Inspector, Electrical General and Electrical Residential Inspector, Mechanical General and Mechanical Residential Inspector, Plumbing General and Plumbing Residential Inspector, Fire Protection General Inspector and Elevator General Inspector.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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