City of Alexandria, Virginia ยท 3 months ago
Code Inspector (Property Maintenance)
The City of Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Property Maintenance Code Inspector responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with building codes. The role involves negotiating solutions to code violations, managing inspection schedules, and maintaining records.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducting proactive inspections, reviewing complaints, and identifying applicable code violations
Performing on-site inspections
Negotiating compliance solutions with property owners, tenants, and business owners to ascertain the violation and recommending effective, corrective abatement actions
Assisting other staff by researching specific provisions of codes, ordinances, and related City policies
Addressing complaints, communicating abatement action, and providing required follow up
Entering inspection data, results, and reports into an automated database, prepares violation notification and corrective direction
Operating and maintaining a city vehicle and all other issued equipment
Managing inspection schedule and maintaining inspection reports
Attending community meetings and testifies in court, as required
Following established industry safety guidelines and practices and utilizes necessary safety equipment
Attending training to earn and maintain continuous education and certification requirements as required by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Code Administration
Maintaining a current knowledge of City and department policies, procedures and guidelines
Attending meetings and testifies in court, as required
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience in the construction or construction related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience or an associate degree in engineering, architecture, building construction or related field with 1 year of experience in a construction related field for Code Inspector I
Four years of experience in the construction or construction inspection related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience or an associate degree in engineering, architecture, building construction or related field with 2 years of experience in a construction related field or a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction or related field for Code Inspector II
Five years of experience in construction or a construction related field, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience or an associate's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction or related field with 3 years of experience in a construction related field or a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction with 1 year of experience in a construction related field for Code Inspector III
A valid driver's license
Meet active City of Alexandria Code Inspector Career Ladder requirements within the probationary period of twelve (12) months after their original appointment
Preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment
Ability to work in adverse weather
Ability to climb step ladder and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment
Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop, and work in uncomfortable conditions
Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs
Ability to reach with arms extended above the head
Ability to go up and down steep inclines
Ability to walk and adequately maneuver in an outside/inside environment
Company
City of Alexandria, Virginia
City of Alexandria, Virginia is a government administration company.