Building Safety Inspector I (Structural)Virginia Staffing • Norfolk, VA, US

Building Safety Inspector I (Structural)

Virginia Staffing • Norfolk, VA, US

4 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Permanent

Job description

Building Safety Inspector I (Structural)

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

Reviews residential building plans to ensure compliance with uniform statewide building codes. Provides building code information to the general public, architects, and engineers. Performs ensure building inspections are within Virginia building codes city code and design standards.

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

Verifies that field construction complies with code requirements and within the approved plans.
Review construction methods related to the installation of the building's structural components.
Consults with contractors, architects, engineers, and building managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Provides information and enforcement by providing technical information in writing and / or verbal regarding code issues.
Ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness of all projects and their accompanying reports.
Conduct field inspections and investigations concerning inspections for repairs, modifications, new work, and complaints.
Develops and maintains written records of inspections, inspection results, notices of violations, inspection approvals and those requiring corrective action.
Ability to use computer software for data entry and review of inspection status.

Education / Experience Required :

One year of experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas : building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators, property maintenance, real estate, land use, or zoning.

Academic courses or areas of concentration required to perform the required job duties : Work requires the ability to read and interpret building code manuals, documents, and general correspondence. Work requires building knowledge and language.

Requires working with contractors, engineers, architects and other city personnel.

High School or GED Preferred : Vocational / Technical School Associate's degree Three years of experience and general knowledge in at one of the following areas : general contracting, building construction and / or building trades.

Additional Information & Requirements :

Valid Driver's License required.

Certification in the appropriate subject area must be obtained within 18 months of employment, including but limited to : Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector.

Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment.

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project / grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary / seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE : The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits described above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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