Combination Inspector II

Job Summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Combination Inspector II to review building plans and inspect all new construction, additions and alterations of buildings and structures including one‑ and two‑family dwellings and commercial sites for compliance with all City and State codes and ordinances. The role involves investigating appeals, conducting field inspections to examine special problems and specific complaints, examining plans, specifications and materials, and inspecting building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems for compliance with current code requirements.

• Investigate appeals and conduct field inspections to examine special problems and specific complaints.
• Initiate issuance of stop‑work orders and summons to court; provide testimony of code violations.
• Take applications and issue building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits.
• Inspect quality of materials, methods of construction and existing buildings for hazardous conditions.
• Examine plans, specifications and materials; inspect building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems for compliance with current code requirements.
• Consult with architects, engineers and the general public on technical assistance.
• Stay 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 as Combination Inspector I or Building Inspector with opportunity for immediate promotion upon obtaining required certifications.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school with major coursework in building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical systems or related field.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training in the installations, repair, maintenance or inspection of building, plumbing/​mechanical and electrical systems.
• Four years related experience in general building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Virginia Certification as Combination Inspector 1 & 2 Family Dwelling and Combination Inspector General in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics include exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, frequent outdoor weather conditions, and typically a loud noise level.

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

Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:

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5 -

25+ 20 32

Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.

Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.

Military Leave:
Twenty‑one work days per Federal fiscal year.

Holidays:
The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.

Mental Health & Well‑Being Leave:
Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well‑Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.

Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023):
Voluntary membership for full‑time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and have exhausted…