Code Inspector; Property Maintenance

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE INSPECTOR (I, II OR III)

An Overview

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.

About the Department

The City of Alexandria's Department of Code Administration focuses on assisting customers to achieve compliance with the Virginia 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.

Code Inspector Roles and Qualifications

All candidates must have a valid driver's license, and the selected candidate must…