Building Inspector Jobs in Roanoke, VA (NOW HIRING)

Description 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 & two family dwellings and commercial sites for compliance with all City and State codes and ordinances. Job responsibilities include investigating appeals and conducting field inspections to examine special problems and specific complaints; examining plans, specifications and materials; and making inspection of building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical system for compliance with current code requirements. Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with major course work in 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; 4 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 drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position. Examples of Duties SUMMARY Reviews building plans and inspects all new construction, additions and alterations of buildings and structures including one & two family dwellings and commercial sites for compliance with all City and State codes and ordinances. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned. 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 Takes applications and issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits Inspects quality of materials, methods of construction and existing buildings for hazardous conditions Examines plans, specifications and materials; makes inspection of building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical system for compliance with current code requirements Consult with architects, engineers and the general public on technical assistance. 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 as Combination Inspector I or Building Inspector with opportunity for immediate promotion upon obtaining required certifications.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with major course work 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; 4 years related experience in general building construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental Information LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, building plans, specifications and procedure manuals.

Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 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 drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, 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; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a job description and not an individualized position description.

A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.