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Building Code Inspector I (Electrical)

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Building Code Inspector I (Electrical)

Salary

$46,589.00 - $53,577.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12822

Department

City Planning

Division

Building Safety

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

5/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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 Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.

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 issue summons.

Essential Functions

+ Provides independent oversight by performing field reviews of plans and specifications for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential structures, vertical transportation devices, amusement devices, ensuring code and regulation compliance of plans, performing inspections, meeting with contractors, architects and engineers, and monitoring vendor performance.

+ Provides information and enforcement by providing technical information to architects, engineers, contractors, other agencies, etc. regarding code related issues, issuing summons, testifying in court, notifying individuals and companies of inspection results.

+ Maintains administrative duties by maintaining records of inspections, inspection results, notices of violations, inspection approvals and those requiring corrective action, scheduling tasks, scheduling inspections, scheduling investigations, answering citizen inquiries, scheduling, and attending training, and providing damage assessments.

Education/Experience

+ Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency

Required:

+ One year 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.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver’s License required.

+ Other certifications include: For area of specialization (Electrical): 1&2 family dwelling certification and Commercial certification.

+ Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment.

+ Journeyman or Master Tradesman License preferred

Work Hours:

+ Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week,

Signing Bonus:

+ This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires.

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College

+ Technical/Vocational Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ No education listed

04

This position requires education beyond high school equivalency in electrical theory, residential, commercial or industrial electrical systems or related areas. Please select the one that closely matches your additional education in these areas.

+ I have no additional course work and/or training

+ I have up to one (1) year of additional course work and/or training

+ I have education/training equivalent to an Associate's degree

+ I have education/training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree or more

05

How many years of experience do you possess working in building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, or property maintenance?

+ I have no experience

+ I have less than one year experience

+ I have 1 - 3 years experience

+ I have 3 - 5 years experience

+ I have more than 5 years experience

06

How many years of experience do you possess working as an electrical inspector or in electrical work in the construction trade?

+ I have no experience

+ I have less than 1 year experience

+ I have 1 - 3 years experience

+ I have 3 - 5 years experience

+ I have more than 5 years experience

07

How many years of experience do you have in residential, commercial, or industrial wiring?

+ I have no experience

+ I have less than 1 year experience

+ I have 1 - 3 years' experience

+ I have 3 - 5 years' experience

+ I have more than 5 years' experience

08

This position requires thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code in order to perform inspections and plan reviews . Briefly describe your experience and training that has provided you with this knowledge.

09

Please provide a list of any certifications you currently possess and the expiration dates (if applicable). If none please put N/A.

10

Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)

+ Yes

+ No

11

A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

+ I have been convicted of a felony

+ I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

+ I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

+ I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

12

If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

13

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

15

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

16

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

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