Code Enforcement Inspector - Damage Prevention

City of Richmond, Virginia

Amherst (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Code Enforcement Inspector - Damage Prevention position. The selected candidate will ensure preventative measures are taken to avoid utility damage by excavators and homeowners in compliance with Virginia state law.

This is achieved by being a proactive presence at planned third party excavation jobsites. Responsibilities include inspecting excavator worksites around RGW facilities, reporting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Five years of underground utility locating experience required.
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be used to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

Monitor facility locating in advance of excavation to prevent or minimize damage.
Inspect excavator sites near RGW facilities.
Convey damage prevention requirements to excavators and report conditions found.
Perform damage investigations including reproducing locator events.
Complete accurate daily reports of worksites visited and activities.
Perform administrative tasks and related duties as assigned, including training.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill Code Enforcement Inspector - Damage Prevention position. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring preventative measures are being taken to avoid utility damage by excavators and homeowners in compliance with the Virginia Underground Damage Prevention Act. This is expected to be accomplished by being a proactive presence at planned third party excavation jobsites. Tasks may include: Inspecting excavator worksites working around or near RGW facilities; Reporting “as found” conditions at each site; Conveying damage prevention requirements of Virginia State Laws tactfully, but firmly, at each site; Doing complete and thorough investigations at each “Hit Line” incident; Reproducing locating events using available technology, documents, & mapping; Preparing complete and accurate reports of each investigation; Providing a public outreach service by attending community events and such to promote the VA811 “call before you dig” awareness.

Duties include but are not limited to

Monitor facility locating in advance of excavation to prevent or minimize damage.
Inspect excavator sites who are working around or near RGW facilities.
Convey damage prevention requirements to excavators and report as found conditions.
Perform damage investigations including reproducing locator events when required.
Complete accurate daily reports of worksites visited including messages distributed to each excavator.
Performs administrative and other work as assigned at the local or work-unit level such as investigating “cannot locate” requests from locating contractors or participating in work-related training, classes, or seminars.

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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

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.
Must be OQ qualified to locate underground utilities before working unsupervised - Federal Law requires the qualification for locating underground gas facilities.

Knowledge

Standard work-unit specific tools/equipment used for construction.
Underground locating equipment, metal detectors, etc.
City policies/procedures, Virginia codes and ordinances
OSHA Health and Safety Codes
Plumbing/Gas installation
Construction scheduling, practices, and methods

Skills

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal communication

Abilities

Carry out oral and written instructions
Manage time
Organize
Prioritize
Problem solve
Exhibit initiative and enterprise
Exercise independent and sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in interpreting and applying established procedures, guidelines, and rules
Manage situations requiring fairness and firmness
Interpret and apply state codes and regulations
Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, office personnel, owners, developers, contractors, laborers, and the general public

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required balance, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach extending arms and hands in any direction, stand, walk, feel, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, grasp lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), feel (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture) and use repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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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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?

Do you have any work experience with a natural gas distribution or transmission company?

How many years of experience do you have with locating underground utilities?