Fire Code Inspector I/II

Looking for a rewarding career opportunity? The City of Virginia Beach Fire Department is hiring a full time Code Inspector to inspect commercial structures and property. The Fire Department is dedicated to protecting life and property through an all-hazards approach. The department has established itself as a local, regional, state and national leader in numerous aspects of fire safety and continues to strive for excellence when delivering services to the residents of Virginia Beach.

This position will be filled as a Code Inspector I ($43,143 - $66,872 )or Code Inspector II ($47,565 - $73,727) based on qualifications.

The Code Inspector Duties Include

• Inspect commercial properties, industrial, hotel/motel, mercantile, institutional, and other structures and facilities by making on-site inspections for compliance with applicable State, and City codes.
• Leave detailed written inspections report with the owner/manager or responsible party documenting the results of the inspection. Issue required fire code permit applications.
• Respond to complaints of violations or alleged unsafe conditions.
• Complete re-inspections to ensure compliance with previously noted violations.
• Issue permit for activities involving the handling, storage, use of substances, materials or assembly of any devices regulated by the SFPC, or for any process that produces conditions hazardous to life or property.
• Coordinate multi-agency inspections and communicate suspected violations of other codes to appropriate agencies.
• Complete daily activity reports which include places inspected, times of inspections, results of inspections, and total inspections made.
• Issue a Notice of Violation and/or summons to property owners, managers, responsible parties or corporations for violations of the applicable code and failure to comply within the time allowed by the inspector.
• Provide testimony in court cases where there are code questions.
  
  

Please Note: If applying as a Code Inspector II, the position requires the possession of a valid Virginia fire inspector certification.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.