Code Compliance Inspector - Building in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Starting Range – $46,995 – $62,269

Actual starting salary rate depends on education and relevant experience.

Our Development & Permits department is seeking a dynamic, motivated Building Code Compliance Inspector who enjoys spending time in the field.

The successful candidate for the Building Code Compliance Inspector will be able to do the following:

• Perform daily building field inspections on residential and commercial structures in assigned areas to verify compliance with the State codes for the New Construction division.
• Respond to complaints regarding improper building construction
• Ability to work within the work group by fostering good communication and exchange of ideas.
• Communicate the requirements of the codes in a clear and efficient manner.
• Building Code Compliance Inspector will have the ability to integrate the Department and City policies into normal day to day activities.
• Enjoys working with citizens to help resolve issues and complete projects.
• Earn promotions by becoming cross-trained and certified in multiple disciplines.
• Complete all required state training and pass certification exam(s) within 18 month of hire.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in urban planning, environmental health/studies, engineering, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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

Hands on experience within the field of building construction of residential and commercial structures.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.