Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector

Property Maintenance Enforcement Inspector

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Inspector. This class provides compliance and enforcement of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by City ordinance. Incumbents provide inspections of buildings and structures in accordance with standard procedures and protocols, and serve as enforcement officers.

Work may include reviewing permit applications and plans; approving plans and permits that correct code violations; preparing structural and other reports; recommending approval of corrective proposals; coordinating contractor work; interpreting and explaining codes, rules, and regulations; corresponding and meeting with property owners, attorneys, architects, and other organizations to coordinate inspections and referrals; preparing Certificates of Occupancy and construction and demolition permits;

processing liens for properties demolished or boarded; maintaining databases and files and generating reports from the database; preparing, using, and serving court summons, subpoenas, and administrative appeals; researching ownership data through legal documentation; inspecting properties for nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation, and unlawful vehicles; and attending mandatory in-house and local training.

• Exercised:
  This classification typically does not supervise otherli>
• Received:
  Depending upon assignment, this classification typically reports to an Inspection Field Supervisor or other similar level position.

Note:

Other reporting relationships may apply.

• Conduct field inspections and follow up inspections. Inspect buildings for code compliance. Inspect properties for nuisance and environmental violations, unlawful vegetation and unlawful vehicles.
• Perform routine case management activities. Enter and retrieve data from database. Review permit application. Approve plans/permits to ensure work meets existing code. Prepare/record official documents. Issue and serve summons, subpoenas and appeals to present cases before judicial hearings. Update and enter new case information in computer system. Review existing and old case files for updates and enter new data. May create photos and other documents and upload to case files.
• Perform administrative and customer service duties. Review phone messages and emails from internal/external customers; respond to phone calls from citizens or other City workers; and provide clarity for complaints and issued notices of violation. Attend meetings.
• Create, prepare, and maintain documentation such as magistrate summonses or other information required for court cases, demo files, and contractor abatement files. May discuss case dispositions with relevant City personnel (e.g. City Attorney), and attend court on behalf of City of Richmond Code Enforcement.
• Conduct case file research and investigations such as searching derelict property for ownership, utility, or tax status. Utilize available resources to search for, identify, and locate owners.

• Construction materials, methods, and techniques
• Maintenance codes and applications
• Inspection techniques, including judgments regarding seriousness of violations and risks to the public
• State statutes and local ordinances related to building maintenance
• General terms associated with housing construction and…