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Combination Building Inspector

City of Hopewell
CITY OF HOPEWELL
invites applications for the position of:Combination Building Inspector

 

SALARY: $35,765.95 – $58,000.00 Annually
DEPARTMENT: Development
JOB TYPE: Regular Full-Time
OPENING DATE: 09/03/19
CLOSING DATE: 10/03/19 11:59 PM
 

DESCRIPTION:

*** THIS POSITION IS A CAREER DEVELOPMENT POSITION AND THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE HIRED AT THE LEVEL IN WHICH THEY MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.***

Performs a combination of building inspection duties including compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) for new construction for both residential and commercial buildings and verifies compliance for existing buildings regulated by the VUSBC for rental property and property maintenance within the City of Hopewell. The purpose of this position is to verify compliance with the code for new construction and existing buildings to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the population at large.

Examples of Duties:

  • Enforces the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) for new buildings through inspection at strategic times during the construction and for property maintenance through inspection as necessary to determine basic safe and habitable living conditions.
  • Inspects and evaluates construction work to determine conditions that violate the building code.
  • Issues clear, written inspection report indicating specific violations with code section referenced.
  • Meets with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, project superintendents and others within the construction industry to evaluate code compliance.
  • Administers and implements the Rental Inspection Program (Chapter 19, Article VIII) adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopewell to include, but not limited to, the following duties; initiates rental inspection walk-through, conducts inspections, conducts analysis of compliance with applicable codes, writes compliance/non-compliance letters.
  • Meets with property owners and conducts walks-through to assess code violations for residential structures.
  • Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to procedures of maintenance, code enforcement and interpretation of city ordinance related to housing issues.
  • Issues courtesy letters, notices of non-compliance, attends court for violations of the property maintenance code and city related codes and ordinances and assists police on raids of illegal activities to examine structures for potential violations.

Typical Qualifications:

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 3 to 5+ years experience in construction work, property maintenance, building inspection, plan review environment or similar professional experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

  • State of Virginia (DHCD) certification in one category is required within 18 months of hire.
  • State of Virginia (DHCD) certification in additional categories required within 18-24 months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code including the International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code.
  • Knowledge of practices involved in construction, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations, equipment and appliances preferred.
  • Knowledge of city ordinances and rental inspection requirements.
  • Knowledge of Landlord/Tenants regulations and Fair Housing Law is desired.
  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to successful work in a team atmosphere.
  • Possess an attention to detail, organization, and time management.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work with varying personalities to include residents, property owners, real estate agents, and landlords.
  • Strong project management, problem solving, leadership, negotiating, and consensus building skills with the ability to work directly with residents, landlords, and persons in construction related
  • disciplines.
  • Ability to read and interpret building plans, site plans, blueprints and drawings.
  • Ability to write a technical letter or report.

Supplemental Information:

Work Environment:

  • Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
  • Worker is a member of a team of Inspector and must be able to successfully interact with others in a similar professional role.

Essential Physical Activities:

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, and sitting.
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Permit Technician

City of Chesapeake - Development & Permits

The ideal candidate will perform technical processing tasks in support of the City’s building permit or development processes including the use of an automated application issuance program.

The work includes the review, approval, acceptance and input of permit application information; verification of legal descriptions; detailed property, records and project history research; and routing and monitoring of building or site plans and applications through the review and construction processes within the department and in other City departments. Work involves analysis of factual information requiring judgment with regard to appropriate guidelines and procedures and resolving data errors in automated systems.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Issues construction, zoning, civil and trade permits using automated and manual procedures to conduct quality control reviews of all proposed project elements to ensure complete and accurate information prior to permit issuance.

Identifies correct address for proposed project sites based on existing city records, lot and block legal descriptions and maps.

Performs detailed records research to generate construction and land use history of structures and properties using multiple records sources; reconstructs use histories of sites for proper application of relevant codes and regulations involved in review and issuance of construction/zoning permits.

Screens approved applications for completeness; calculates and verifies fees, determines expiration dates, reviews and screens for requisite signatures and seals; ensures inclusion of necessary attachments and inspection forms; collects fee payments and issues receipts, coordinates with accounting staff; and determines appropriate routing of completed permits and plans.

Explains department policy and procedures to permit applicants such as design professionals, contractors, engineers, developers and other regulatory agency representatives regarding permit processes, permit issuance, routing of plans, establishing addresses, and inspection monitoring.

Monitors project status, coordinates status reviews, and determines appropriate course of action to bring projects to closure.

Reviews simple construction plans for code compliance including standard plans, minor additions, swimming pools and signs.

Performs administrative support work such as assisting with answering of department multi-line phones, word processing, creating spreadsheets or support functions that involve data entry/retrieval and functions that require interpretation, judgment regarding appropriate processes to be used. Reviews forms, data, and other information to ensure accuracy and conformance to established procedures or policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in office technology, information systems, or a closely related field.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must obtain Virginia State Certification as a Permit Technician within 18 months of hire date and attend the State Code Academy Core Module or other applicable training and certifications required for the type of plan review and/or permit issuance assigned to the position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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.

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