Plumbing Inspector I

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.  With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself.   Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Plumbing Inspector I independently conducts and coordinates building plan reviews and inspections for new construction and rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, specializing in one or more of the following areas: Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Building. Provides technical knowledge and information. May issues summonses.

• Verifies field construction complies with code requirements and approved plans.

• Performs Damage Assessment after major weather events.

• Investigates code complaints, issues notices to correct, notices of violation, stop work orders and summons if required.

• Testify in court on rare occasions as required.

• Possess ability to use computer software, computers, and mobile field devices for data entry.

• Be able to communicate well, via in person, phone, email, and electronic inspection results.

• Reviews construction methods related to the installation of plumbing systems and equipment.

• Consults with contractors, architects, engineers, and building managers to discuss and resolve code issues.

• Ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness of all projects and accompanying records and reports.

• Conducts acceptance tests, and field inspections for new installations, repairs, and modifications.

• Must have a wide range of construction knowledge.

• Conducts administrative duties by maintaining records of inspections, inspection results, notices of violation, stop work orders, inspection approvals and those requiring corrective action, organize scheduled inspections and organize complaint investigations.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Required:

• Three years of experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators, property maintenance, real estate, land use, or zoning, two years of which should be in Building Code inspections in primary discipline (Plumbing).

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Commercial Plumbing Inspector and Residential Plumbing Inspector required.

• Virginia State DHCD or ICC certifications must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

• Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment.

Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week ½ hour lunch