Building Safety Inspector I (Structural) na City of Norfolk, VA

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

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. 

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Qualifications

• 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. Click Here for additional information.

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