Code Enforcement Inspector Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $29.00 - $45.48 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05M00000154
Department: Planning and Development Review
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
** The maximum hiring compensation for this position is to not exceed an hourly rate of $33.00/hour**
The City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review is currently looking for anexperienced Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Inspector (Code Enforcement) to inspect Fire ProtectionSystems, which include new and existing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler installations in residence, business,public, and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws, ordinances, safety andzoning codes; plan specifications; and Uniform Construction Code.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Demonstrating considerable technical knowledge of requirements, regulations, and practices related to high rise and industrial building construction
• Inspecting large and complex projects such as high-rise buildings, industrial complexes, places of assembly and unusually complex structures
• Providing customer service contact with builders, owners and contractors to determine whether the requirements of the various codes are met
• Reading and understanding construction technical drawings and performing work of moderate physical activity at outdoor construction sites.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather. This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of City Ordinances relating to Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Mechanical Hood Fire Suppression installations.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Construction Code standards, knowledge of methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of Fire Alarm, sprinkler and Mechanical Hood Fire Suppression installations and associated equipment.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Three years of experience in area of assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A State certification in Fire Protection General is a plus;
• A State certification in Mechanical General is a plus;
• Experience performing Fire Alarm, sprinkler and Mechanical inspections for state or local government is a plus;
• Bilingual is a plus.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Completion of a Commercial Code Inspection certification in area of assignment within one year of hire date
• Certification may include one of the following Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development certifications: Building General Inspector, Mechanical General and Fire Protection General Inspector.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid Driver's License or ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you currently have your Fire protection General Inspector and Mechanical Inspector Certifications? (If 'Yes,' please indicate on your application certification number and expiration date.)

• Yes
• No

05
Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's/ Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

06
Which best describes your years of experience working in code enforcement?

• Less than three years of experience
• Three to six years of experience
• More than six years of experience

07
Do you have experience in building construction working in any of the following job titles? (Check all that apply)

• General contractor
• Fire Alarm contractor
• Mechanical contractor
• Sprinkler contractor
• None of the above

08
Do you have knowledge in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

• VCC
• IBC
• VFC
• ANSI A117
• VUSBC
• None of the above

09
Have you performed Fire Protection General inspections under the International Building Code for a government jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your years of experience reading and understanding construction technical drawings?

• Less than three years of experience
• Three to six years of experience
• More than six years of experience

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Are you bilingual? (If 'Yes,' please indicate on your application the language(s).)

• Yes
• No

Required Question