Building Code Inspector I (Structural)

Building Code Inspector I (Structural)

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Building Code Inspector I (Structural)

Salary

46,589.00 - $53,577.35 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12588

Department

City Planning

Opening Date

10 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date

11 / 3 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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Description

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 building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections. Reviews plans to ensure compliance with state and city code and design standards.

Essential Functions

Education / Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months / one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

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Additional Information & Requirements

Work Schedule : M-F 7 : 30am 4 : 00pm

Signing Bonus : This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE :

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N / A."

Please select the highest level of education completed.

This position requires education beyond the high school equivalency in commercial and residential building construction, building inspections, project management. How much course work or training do you possess beyond high school?

How many years of experience do you possess working as a commercial builder, inspector, or tradesman?

How many years of experience do you possess as a residential builder, inspector, or tradesman?

Describe the area(s) of study / course work you have completed related to this position. (For example, engineering, building construction and design, management, leadership, supervisory, etc.)

This position requires knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code to perform inspections and plan reviews. Briefly describe your experience and training that has provided you with this knowledge.

Do you possess a valid driver's license? Please note : If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide to the interviewer(s) a copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles driving record obtained within 30 days of the interview date.

Do you possess at least three years of experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas : general contracting, building construction and / or building trades?

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and / or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and / or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N / A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

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Salary : $46,589 - $53,577