Description
Building Codes Inspector, Senior — Mechanical City of Newport News, Virginia Codes Compliance Department
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online through the City of Newport News job site. Please be sure to complete all sections of the application, including your work history and education. We look forward to learning more about you.
Apply here: https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job
Lead a team of inspectors and put your mechanical mastery to work.
The City of Newport News is hiring a Senior Building Codes Inspector with a mechanical focus to supervise the inspection of residential and commercial buildings for compliance with the Virginia Construction Code (USBC). This is a step up for an experienced, master-level mechanical tradesperson and certified inspector who's ready to lead a team while staying connected to the field on the toughest calls.
Target Salary Range: $60,006.00 - $70,442.00 Based on Experience
What you'll do
- Supervise the inspection of new and remodeled residential dwellings and commercial buildings for USBC compliance — across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, and elevator work, with mechanical systems central to the role
- Lead and develop a team of inspectors: prioritize and assign work, manage performance, and handle employee relations
- Make field inspections on the more difficult concerns, and consult directly with property owners and citizens
- Issue violation notices, warnings, and court summonses; testify in court
- Review requests for extension to abate code violations, and maintain time and production records
- Research legislative proposals and track changes to state and local codes and regulations
Why Newport News
A senior, stable public-service role backed by a benefits package built to support you and your family:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) pension plus a Retirement Health Savings Account and an optional Empower 457(b) deferred comp plan
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA/FSA options and your choice of coverage start date
- Generous paid time off: 19.5 personal days, 9 medical leave days, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development — including support toward your Plans Examiner certification and continuing code education
- Life and short/long-term disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program and free Calm Premium
- RENEW employee wellness program, fitness center member rates, and an employee discount program
- A genuine step up — from inspector to the person who leads, mentors, and sets the standard for a team
- Your mechanical mastery and code experience, applied to leading a team and shaping inspection quality across the city.
Please note: This position requires a background check, a satisfactory medical evaluation, designation as Special Conservator of the Peace, and a valid driver's license. The role includes field inspection work with exposure to construction-site conditions, including climbing, confined spaces, and heights.
Ready to step up and lead? Apply today. www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job
Requirements
What you bring
- High school diploma and 5–7 years of building trade experience at the master level — mechanical preferred — including some code enforcement experience, with 2–3 years of lead or supervisory experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Current DHCD Inspector 1 & 2 Family (Residential) and Inspector General (Commercial) certification in a building trade discipline
- DHCD Plans Examiner certification in the same discipline within 18 months of hire
- Designation as Special Conservator of the Peace (required for the role)
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable record
- (Elevator-inspection assignments require master-level electrical or mechanical experience including elevator work, plus DHCD Elevator Inspector certification)
