Building Code Inspector I (Electrical)

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.

Conducts and coordinates building plan reviews and inspections for new construction and rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, specializing in one or more of the following areas: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Building. Provides technical knowledge and information. May issue summons.

• Provides independent oversight by performing field reviews of plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential structures, vertical transportation devices, amusement devices, ensuring code and regulation compliance of plans, performing inspections, meeting with contractors, architects and engineers, and monitoring vendor performance.

• Provides information and enforcement by providing technical information to architects, engineers, contractors, other agencies, etc. regarding code related issues, issuing summons, testifying in court, notifying individuals and companies of inspection results.

• Maintains administrative duties by maintaining records of inspections, inspection results, notices of violations, inspection approvals and those requiring corrective action, scheduling tasks, scheduling inspections, scheduling investigations, answering citizen inquiries, scheduling, and attending training, and providing damage assessments.

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency

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.

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Other certifications include: For area of specialization (Electrical): 1&2 family dwelling certification and Commercial certification. 
• Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment.
• Journeyman or Master Tradesman License preferred

Work Hours:

• Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week, 

Signing Bonus: 

• This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires. 

Salary : $46,589 - $53,577