Director of Finance

Position Information

This employee conducts field inspections to determine if a property is in compliance with four codes: the Zoning Ordinance;
Condition of Private Property Ordinance;
Noise Ordinance; and Part II Property Maintenance and Existing Structures of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Inspections are conducted in response to complaints and through routine monitoring of an assigned geographic area. The employee manages cases from initiation to closure.

• Inspecting residential and commercial property to evaluate compliance;
• Negotiating and problem solving with property owners, tenants and business owners to correct violations;
• Researching land records, zoning history and permits;
• Preparing detailed case records;
• Responding in writing to inquiries from the general public and/or government officials;
• Assisting in prosecution of violators, including court appearances;
• Making referrals to appropriate County and/or State agencies; and
• Monitoring long‑term compliance.

Other tasks include removal of illegal signs in the public right‑of‑way; reviewing sign permits; taking noise readings; posting placards for public hearings; and operating a county vehicle to perform assigned duties.

Work involves extensive contact with other government employees, homeowners, tenants, business and property owners and managers, contractors, and the general public, and is performed under guidance and coordination from a Community Codes Inspector–IV Team Leader, with supervision from the Code Enforcement Supervisor.

Online applications are required.

Minimum:
Community Inspector III Level: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent plus three years of experience in general building construction; or in building, fire, and/or housing inspections; and general knowledge of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems; plus certification by the State of Virginia as a Building Maintenance Technical Assistant.

Trainee:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent plus three years of experience in general building construction; or in building, fire, and/or housing inspections; and general knowledge of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

Substitution:
Apprenticeship and or trade school training related to residential construction, plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical systems may substitute for general building construction experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience resolving complaints involving the application of rules, policies or procedures;
• Experience and/or training in negotiation, facilitation and/or mediation;
• Certification as a Property (Building) Maintenance Inspector (BOCA/ICC) by state of employment;
• Experience and/or certification as a housing or zoning inspector, or closely related field;
• Experience working in a related area for a local government; and/or
• Experience or training in use of PC’s including MS Word, and databases (Excel, Permits Plus or similar).

Work hours:

40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Must be available for call back on emergencies. Some weekend work will be required.

Uniforms are required and will be provided.

The employee will be hired at either the full performance level or trainee level. For the trainee level, a training period will be established to last 12 months and can be extended to last no longer than 18 months. During the training period, employee will receive assignments designed to prepare employee for the full performance level. At the end of the training period, employee…