Codes Inspector I-Property Maintenance Inspector: City of Staunton chez Staunton City & Schools

CITY OF STAUNTON

CODES INSPECTOR I-Property Maintenance Inspector

START DATE: On or around early to mid November 2025

The City of Staunton, located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Codes Inspector I-Property Maintenance Inspector position. Come join our highly professional team dedicated to serving this dynamic city and its citizens. The City of Staunton offers excellent benefits and a wide range of educational and cultural amenities. Staunton, with a relatively low cost of living, is known for its history, architecture, arts, and cultural and culinary delights.

The successful candidate performs responsible technical work in the inspection of buildings for compliance with building, property maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes and City ordinances; does related work as required.   Work is performed under general supervision.

Typical tasks include the following:

• Reviews plans for compliance in least one specific trade group as needed;
• Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with appropriate codes and for application of safe construction practices;
• Checks quality of materials and methods of construction;
• Works on join investigations with zoning and fire officials;
• Takes action as necessary to obtain code compliance in cases where code violations are discovered or provides information to the Building Official for action;
• Gives information to builders and others regarding regulations;
• Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders that relate to the codes;
• Makes reports and keeps inspection records;
• Attends seminars and code classes to keep abreast of code changes;
• Testifies in court and;
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE POSITION:

Must be able to obtain certification from the Department of Housing and Community Development as a Property Maintenance, Building, Electrical, or Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector within three (3) years of the date of employment. Must have a valid VA Driver’s License with a good driving record.  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions including cold, heat, rain and snow.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in the building, electrical or plumbing trade or with zoning and property maintenance.   Certification in one or more of the building trades to the journeyman level desired.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade 9

Excellent benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, paid-time off, and group life insurance.  Criminal background check is required.

The recruitment will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants should submit an online application and resume. 

For a complete job description, please contact:

Jonathan Venn, Chief Human Resources Officer

City of Staunton/Staunton City Schools

116 West Beverley St (Human Resources, 2^nd Floor City Hall)

Staunton, VA. 24401

504-332-3914

[email protected]

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.