CODE INSPECTOR I / GS 13

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE INSPECTOR (I, II OR III)

Employees assigned to this class are in the Property Maintenance Division of the Code Administration and are responsible for conducting proactive inspections, reviewing complaints, and identifying applicable code violations; performing on-site inspections; negotiating compliance solutions with property owners, tenants, and business owners to ascertain the violation and recommending effective, corrective abatement actions. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Property Maintenance Division Chief.

The Opportunity

• Performs entry level work and develops skills in code inspections in accordance with the USBC.
• Assists other staff by researching specific provisions of codes, ordinances, and related City policies. 
• Addresses complaints, communicates abatement action, and provides required follow up.
• Enters inspection data, results, and reports into an automated database, prepares violation notification and corrective direction.
• Operates and maintains a city vehicle and all other issued equipment.
• Manages inspection schedule and maintains inspection reports.
• Attends community meetings and testifies in court, as required.
• Follows established industry safety guidelines and practices and utilizes necessary safety equipment.
• Attends training to earn and maintain continuous education and certification requirements as required by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Code Administration.
• Maintains a current knowledge of City and department policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attends meetings and testifies in court, as required. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of the USBC and City of Alexandria ordinance which apply to building and maintenance code or the ability to readily acquire such knowledge.

The ideal candidate in this class performs daily proactive field inspections, responds to service requests and complaints from members of the community to ensure compliance with the Virginia Maintenance Code and Alexandria’s Code of Ordinances. Work assignments are of a gradually increasing complexity and require application of accepted code inspection knowledge and techniques, and performs related work as required. 

The City of Alexandria's Department of Code Administration's focus is to assist customers to achieve compliance with the Virginia's Uniform Statewide Building and Maintenance Codes (USBC), and the City Code nuisance and development provisions. The department contains five divisions: The Permit Center, Property Maintenance Inspections, New Construction Inspections, Plan Review Services, and Administrative Services. If you are curious for a broader view of our city government, click here, or for a broader view of the City of Alexandria click here.

Code Inspector I -  To qualify for the Code Inspector I position, do you possess at least three (3) years of experience in construction or a construction related field; or have an associate's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction or related field with at least one (1) year of experience in a property inspections related field?

Code Inspector II - To qualify for the Code Inspector II position, do you possess at least four (4) years of experience in code enforcement, property maintenance or a property inspections related field; or have an associate's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, property inspections or related field with at least two (2) years of experience in a property inspections related field; or have a bachelor's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction with at least one (1) year of experience in a property inspections related field? 

Code Inspector III – To qualify for the Code Inspector III position, do you possess at least five (5) years of experience in code enforcement, property maintenance or a property inspections related field; or have an associate's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction or related field with at least three (3) years of experience in a property inspections related field; or have a bachelor's degree in in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction with at least one (1) year of experience in a property inspections related field? 

 Code Inspector IV - To qualify for the Code Inspector IV position, do you possess at least seven (7) years of experience in code enforcement, property maintenance or a property inspections related field; or have an associate's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction or related field with at least five (5) years of experience in a property inspections related field; or have a bachelor's degree in fire science, criminal justice, public administration, building construction with at least three (3) years of experience in a property inspections related field? 

All candidates must have a valid driver's license, and selected candidate must meet active City of Alexandria Code Inspector Career Ladder requirements within the probationary period of twelve (12) months after their original appointment.

Code Inspector II: At least four (4) years of experience in code enforcement, property maintenance, or a property inspections–related field; or an associate’s degree in fire science, criminal justice, or public administration and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a property inspections–related field.

Code Inspector III: At least five (5) years of experience in code enforcement, property maintenance, or a property inspections–related field; an associate’s degree in fire science, criminal justice, or public administration and three (3) years of experience in a property inspections–related field; or a bachelor’s degree in fire science, criminal justice, or public administration.

Physical Requirements:

The following physical requirements are performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment.
• Ability to Work in adverse weather.
• Ability to climb step ladder and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment.
• Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop, and work in uncomfortable conditions.
• Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs.
• Ability to reach with arms extended above the head.
• Ability to go up and down steep inclines.
• Ability to walk and adequately maneuver in an outside/inside environment.