Building Code Inspector I (Plumbing)
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Building Code Inspector I (Plumbing)
Salary
$46,588.80 - $53,577.00 Annually
Location
VA 23510, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13455
Department
City Planning
Division
Building Safety
Opening Date
09/05/2025
Closing Date
9/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The Department of City Planning ensures the highest quality of life for present and future generations by providing excellent planning and enforcement services emphasizing the development of safe, healthy and fun communities where people choose to live, work and play.
Responsible for the technical review, coordination, and communication of development review activities, including site plans, zoning certificates, building permits, trades permits, and business license review. Serves as a direct source and liaison with the public.
Essential Functions
Verifies field construction complies with code requirements and approved plans.
Performs Damage Assessment after major weather events.
Investigates code complaints, issues notices to correct, notices of violation, stop work orders and summons if required.
Testify in court on rare occasions as required.
Possess ability to use computer software, computers, and mobile field devices for data entry.
Be able to communicate well, via phone, phone, email, and electronic inspection results.
Reviews construction methods related to the installation of plumbing systems and equipment.
Consults with contractors, architects, engineers, and building managers to discuss and resolve code issues.
Ensures quality, accuracy, and completeness of all projects and accompanying records and reports.
Conducts acceptance tests, and field inspections for new installations, repairs, and modifications.
Must have a wide range of construction knowledge.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency
Required:
One year of experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators, property maintenance, real estate, land use, or zoning.
Preferred:
Three years' experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators, or property maintenance.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License required.
Virginia State DHCD or ICC certifications must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
Commercial Plumbing Inspector and Residential Plumbing Inspector required.
Special Police Commission required within 6 months of appointment. Click Here (https://www.norfolk.gov/5558/Business-Compliance-Unit https://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/104463/Special-Police-Officer--Commission-Policy) for additional information.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job @type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job @type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some college (at least 6 months)
Associates/Vocational
Bachelor's Degree or higher
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This position requires education beyond high school equivalency in plumbing theory, residential, commercial or industrial plumbing systems or related areas. Please select the one that closely matches your additional education in these areas.
I have no additional course work and/or training
I have up to one (1) year of additional course work and/or training
I have education/training equivalent to an Associate's degree
I have education/training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree or more
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How many years of experience do you possess working in building construction, building, housing inspections or plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, or property maintenance?
I have no experience
I have less than one year experience
I have 1 - 3 years experience
I have 3 - 5 years experience
I have more than 5 years experience
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How many years of experience do you possess working as a plumbing inspector or with plumbing work in the construction trade?
I have no experience
I have less than 1 year experience
I have 1 - 3 years of experience
I have 3 - 5 years of experience
I have more than 5 years of experience
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This position requires thorough knowledge of the Virginia Plumbing Code and some knowledge of the Virginia Construction Code in order to perform inspections and plan reviews. Briefly describe your experience and training that has provided you knowledge in both of these areas.
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Please provide a list of certifications you currently possess and the expiration dates. If not please put N/A.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes
No
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Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
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