Code Enforcement Inspector - Fire Alarm​/Sprinkler

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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

The maximum hiring compensation for this position is to not exceed an hourly rate of $33.00/hour.

The City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review is currently looking for an experienced Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Inspector (Code Enforcement) to inspect Fire Protection Systems, which include new and existing Fire Alarm, Sprinkler installations in residence, business, public, and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws, ordinances, safety and zoning codes; plan specifications; and Uniform Construction Code.

• Demonstrating considerable technical knowledge of requirements, regulations, and practices related to high rise and industrial building construction
• Inspecting large and complex projects such as high-rise buildings, industrial complexes, places of assembly and unusually complex structures
• Providing customer service contact with builders, owners and contractors to determine whether the requirements of the various codes are met
• Reading and understanding construction technical drawings and performing work of moderate physical activity at outdoor construction sites.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather. This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.

• Knowledge of City Ordinances relating to Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Mechanical Hood Fire Suppression installations.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Construction Code standards, knowledge of methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining and operating a variety of Fire Alarm, sprinkler and Mechanical Hood Fire Suppression installations and associated equipment.
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the general public.

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

• A State certification in Fire Protection General is a plus;
• A State certification in Mechanical General is a plus;
• Experience performing Fire Alarm, sprinkler and Mechanical inspections for state or local government is a plus;
• Bilingual is a plus.

• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Completion of a Commercial Code Inspection certification in area of assignment within one year of hire date
• Certification may include one of the following Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development certifications:
  Building General Inspector, Mechanical General and Fire Protection General Inspector.

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.
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