Site Inspector

Contract position based in Richmond, VA.

About the role

As a Site Inspector, you will enforce adopted city ordinances, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance. You will conduct inspections of public rights-of-way and other public areas, serving as an enforcement officer. This role involves interacting with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other stakeholders to coordinate inspections and referrals.

Responsibilities

• Recommend approval of corrective proposals.
• Coordinate contractor work.
• Interpret and explain codes, rules, and regulations.
• Correspond and meet with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other organizations.
• Review construction and demolition permits.
• Process liens for properties demolished or boarded due to unauthorized public uses.
• Maintain databases and files, generating reports as needed.
• Prepare, use, and serve court summons, subpoenas, citations, and administrative appeals.
• Research ownership data through legal documentation.
• Inspect properties for nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation, and unlawful vehicles.
• Attend mandatory in-house and local training.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Eligibility for Virginia designation as 'Conservator of the Peace' (if assigned to property maintenance inspections).
• Associate’s degree or two-year technical certificate, or three (3) or more years of related experience performing inspections and implementing environmental and enforcement plans, or a high school diploma and five (5) years of inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience as approved by the department.

Skills

• Environmental service
• Site assessment
• Inspection
• Diplomacy in delivering customer service and public contact

Work Environment

The position requires working in public areas and involves inspecting a variety of environments for compliance with city ordinances. The role may require attending training sessions to stay updated on regulations and enforcement techniques. A valid driver’s license is essential for travel to various inspection sites.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, VA.