Combination Inspector

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Combination Inspector I to review building plans and inspect new construction, additions, and alterations of buildings and structures—including one- and two-family dwellings—for compliance with all City and State codes and ordinances. This position requires an associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with major coursework in plumbing, mechanical, or electrical systems or a related field;

three to five years of related experience and/or training in the installations, repair, maintenance or inspection of building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems. National Certification as a Combination Inspector in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Possession of a valid drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bilingual, Spanish/English speakers are encouraged to apply.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

• Investigates appeals and conducts field inspections to examine special problems and specific complaints.
• Initiates the issuance of stop‑work orders and summons to court; provides testimony of code violations.
• Reviews applications prior to issuance of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and assists the Planning Building and Development Office with customer service during the permitting process.
• Inspects quality of materials, methods of construction, and existing buildings for hazardous conditions.
• Examines plans, specifications and materials; inspects building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems for compliance with current code requirements.
• Consults with architects, engineers, contractors and the general public for technical assistance.
• Assists Fire Marshal’s Office, Property Maintenance Department, Environmental Services and other City departments with special projects or inspections.
• Coaches and trains other Inspection Department personnel as directed by the Building Official.
• Stays abreast of new materials and building methods by attending seminars and lectures as new techniques are introduced.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who do not yet fully qualify as Combination Inspector II in terms of certifications; opportunity for immediate promotion upon obtaining required certifications.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Associate’s degree or equivalent with major coursework in building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or four years of general building construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, building plans, specifications and procedure manuals; prepare reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Virginia Certification as either Combination Inspector 1 & 2 Family Dwelling or Combination Inspector General in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical; possession of a valid drivers permit.
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; sit and climb or balance; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities required include ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather, and loud noise level.

Paid leave, health and dental insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and a comprehensive employee assistance program are available to full‑time City of Roanoke employees. Exact rates and benefits are provided in the current benefits booklet and are subject to change.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.