Code Inspector I

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation's Code Enforcement division is seeking a Code Enforcement Inspector to conduct inspections of the city's existing structures and properties to address code violations through enforcement of the Virginia Maintenance Code and the city's property maintenance codes. Code inspectors investigate complaints and patrol their assigned area for building and property maintenance code violations. They notify property owners of violations and take appropriate legal action to obtain compliance.

Duties include:

• Enforce building maintenance and property maintenance codes, and other regulations orordinances, in assigned areas of the city for the Code Enforcement Division of Virginia Beach Housing and Neighborhood Preservation.
• Perform daily inspections in the field.
• Issue notices of violations.
• Explain regulations to the public.
• Issue summonses.
• Testify in court.
• Access dwellings, commercial buildings, and undeveloped properties that may be difficult toaccess.
• Perform in accordance with the organization's values and core strategies.
• Drive a city vehicle.
  

State certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector must be obtained within 18 monthsfrom the date of employment in accordance with the Virginia Certification Standards.

This position may be filled as either a Code Inspector I or Code Inspector II based on the selected applicant's qualifications. State certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and attendance at the required state training modules are required to start at the Code Inspector II level position. The associated pay grades and starting salaries are as follows:

• Code Inspector I (G.20): $44,678.40 - $69,243.20
• Code Inspector II (G.22): $49,254.40 - $76,336.00; Job Description Link:
  

Applicants for this position will be considered for future vacancies for up to six months.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Annual and Sick Leave.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Code-Inspector-I-Code-Enforcement-00626.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.007654.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

CODE INSPECTOR I MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in fields such as general building construction, building, fire or housing code inspections, and/or plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems; or positions working in the field and with the public conducting inspections, investigations, and/or explaining regulations for compliance; or any equivalent combination of education (above high school), training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must obtain certification as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector within 18 months from date of employment in accordance with the Virginia Certification Standards.
CODE INSPECTOR II MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus five (5) years’ experience in such positions as Housing Code Inspector or Property Maintenance Inspector utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Successful completion of state-mandated Core and Property Maintenance Training Modules and certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector; successful completion of the four (4) modules (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) that are required for certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This level requires successful completion of the four (4) modules (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) that are required for certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector; but does not require certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector. Must maintain certification as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector by completing the required continuing education classes within the timeframe prescribed by Virginia Certification Standards.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

State certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector; experience enforcing property maintenance, building, or fire codes; experience performing field inspections for Code Compliance; experience talking to members of the public, explaining regulations, and resolving conflicts; experience using inspections or other records management databases.