Building & Rental Code Inspector

City of Hopewell, VA; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hopewell, VA is seeking a Building Inspector to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) for new construction and to verify compliance for existing properties within the City. The role involves inspections, reporting, and coordination with contractors, owners, and city officials to ensure safe and habitable buildings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years of related experience and Virginia DHCD/DHCH certifications within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years in construction, property maintenance, building inspection, or plan review.

Responsibilities

• Enforce VUSBC for new buildings through inspections during construction.
• Inspect and evaluate construction work for code violations.
• Issue written inspection reports with code references.
• Meet with contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, project superintendents and others to evaluate compliance.
• Administer Rental Inspection Program and conduct inspections and letters of compliance/non-compliance.
• Meet with property owners to assess code violations for residential structures.
• Respond to citizen complaints about housing procedures and code enforcement.
• Attend court for violations and assist police on raids to inspect structures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Consensus building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Hopewell, VA is seeking a Building Inspector to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) for new construction and to verify compliance for existing properties within the City. The role involves inspections, reporting, and coordination with contractors, owners, and city officials to ensure safe and habitable buildings.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years of related experience and Virginia DHCD/DHCH certifications within 18 months of hire.