Job Description
Job Duties:
Looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The City of Virginia Beach Fire Department is hiring a part time Code Inspector to inspect commercial structures and property. The Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property through an all-hazards approach. The department has established itself as a local, regional, state and national leader in numerous aspects of fire safety and continues to strive for excellence when delivering services to the residents of Virginia Beach.
This position will be filled as a Code Inspector I (G.20 $43,143.70 - $66,872.74) or a Code Inspector II ($47,565 - $73,727) based on qualifications.
The Code Inspector duties include:
- Inspect commercial properties, industrial, hotel/motel, mercantile, institutional, and other structures and facilities by making on-site inspections for compliance with applicable State, and City codes.
- Leave detailed written inspections report with the owner/manager or responsible party documenting the results of the inspection.
Issue required fire code permit applications. - Respond to complaints of violations or alleged unsafe conditions.
- Complete re-inspections to ensure compliance with previously noted violations.
- Issue permit for activities involving the handling, storage, use of substances, materials or assembly of any devices regulated by the SFPC, or for any process that produces conditions hazardous to life or property.
- Coordinate multi-agency inspections and communicate suspected violations of other codes to appropriate agencies.
- Complete daily activity reports which include places inspected, times of inspections, results of inspections, and total inspections made.
- Issue a Notice of Violation and/or summons to property owners, managers, responsible parties or corporations for violations of the applicable code and failure to comply within the time allowed by the inspector.
- Provide testimony in court cases where there are code questions.
Please Note: If applying as a Code Inspector II, the position requires the possession of a valid Virginia fire inspector certification.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Code-Inspector-I-Fire-00626.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement for this position.
Minimum Requirements:
Code Inspector I Minimums: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience in fields such as a firefighter, builder, building superintendent; or in the installation of fire protection equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must obtain a valid Virginia fire inspector certification issued by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development within 18 months. Must attend the Virginia Building Code Core Academy within one year as identified in the Virginia Certification Standard (13 VAC 5-21-10 et seq.).
Code Inspector II Minimums: High school or GED plus five (5) years experience in fields such as a firefighter, builder, building superintendent; or in the installation of fire protection equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Virginia fire inspector certification issued by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Must attend the Virginia Building Code Core Academy within one year as identified in the Virginia Certification Standard (13 VAC 5-21-10 et seq.).Must have 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. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.
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:
The ideal candidate will have experience with the following:
Experience inspecting commercial properties
Experience with fire code permits
Knowledge of residential & commercial site and construction plans and/or surveys
Working knowledge/experience with summons and warrants
Experience working in confined spaces
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.