Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector (UVA Off-Grounds Student Housing Areas) - City of Charlottesville, VA : Job Details

Salary : $48,713.60 - $55,120.00 Annually Location : Charlottesville (22902), VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 240800036-1 Department: Neighborhood Development Services Division: Neighborhood Development Services Opening Date: 05/21/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: N/A General Summary The Department of Neighborhood Development Services is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector who will be primarily responsible for the following City Neighborhoods to provide inspections of UVA Off - Grounds Student Housing areas: 10th & Page, Barracks Road, Fifeville, Fry's Spring, JPA, Lewis Mountain, Starr Hill, and Venable. Position performs technical work in the enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and applicable Charlottesville City Code requirements. Responsible for the enforcement of the Virginia Maintenance Code as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector of existing properties and buildings; Performs related work as required. Reports to the Property Maintenance Code Official. The preferred hiring range for this position is between $23.42 - $26.50 an Hour ($48,713.60 - $55,120.00 Annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

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• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-###-####.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform field inspections of buildings and structures.
• Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
• Works with property owners to resolve complaints and code violations.
• Writes letters of code compliance or noncompliance, warrants, and notices of violations when compliance is not achieved.
• Investigate complaints of sub-standard and hazardous conditions in existing buildings and properties.
• Performs after-hours investigation of buildings where fires and structural failures have occurred as needed.
• Answers questions from citizens, contractors and builders regarding enforcement and/or future changes to the building code ordinance.
• Testifies in court on code violation cases.
• Assists in the coordination and the dissemination of information with interdepartmental or intergovernmental implications.
• Conducts minimum code inspections as required.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Education, Experience and SkillsMinimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the building construction trades and/or building inspections OR any combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent knowledge and ability shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement.
• Possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit ).
• Certification per Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, (Virginia Certification Standards) within 18 months of hire.

Skills: Knowledge of building construction materials and methods, ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse; knowledge of Virginia building codes and related laws and ordinances; interpersonal communication skills; ability to establish satisfactory working relationships; firmness and tact in enforcing building ordinances and codes. Typical job tasks will require knowledge of building construction, housing inspections, electrical, elevators, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, and/or property maintenance. Physical Conditions & Additional Information A combination of on-site inspection and standard office environment with ability to climb, crawl and access various areas within or around buildings, properties, during emergencies and in all weather conditions. The job may risk exposure to inclement weather, wet or humid conditions, uneven terrain, noise, fumes, dusts and pollen, animals/wildlife, and traffic. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) ###-#### or The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE:

• Vacation:
  • 3.09 hours accrued biweekly0 -