Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector (UVA Off-Grounds Student Housing Areas) at City of Charlottesville – Charlottesville, Virginia

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $25.31 - $30.47 an hour ($52,625.44 - $63,369.45 Annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
  

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Perform field inspections of buildings and structures.
• Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
• Works with property owners to resolve complaints and code violations.
• Writes letters of code compliance or noncompliance, warrants, and notices of violations when compliance is not achieved.
• Investigate complaints of sub-standard and hazardous conditions in existing buildings and properties.
• Performs after-hours investigation of buildings where fires and structural failures have occurred as needed.
• Answers questions from citizens, contractors and builders regarding enforcement and/or future changes to the building code ordinance.
• Testifies in court on code violation cases.
• Assists in the coordination and the dissemination of information with interdepartmental or intergovernmental implications.
• Conducts minimum code inspections as required.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the building construction trades and/or building inspections OR any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement.
• Possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166).
• Certification per Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, (Virginia Certification Standards) within 18 months of hire.

Skills: Knowledge of building construction materials and methods, ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse; knowledge of Virginia building codes and related laws and ordinances; interpersonal communication skills; ability to establish satisfactory working relationships; firmness and tact in enforcing building ordinances and codes. Typical job tasks will require knowledge of building construction, housing inspections, electrical, elevators, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, and/or property maintenance.