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Code Enforcement Inspector

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation is seeking motivated, community-minded individuals to join our Code Enforcement Division. As a Code Enforcement Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting safe, healthy, and well-maintained neighborhoods across our city.

This is meaningful work where every day offers something differentwhether you're out in the field conducting inspections, helping property owners understand standards, or ensuring compliance with the Virginia Maintenance Code and local property maintenance codes.

What You'll Do:

• Enforce building and property maintenance codes within your assigned area
• Conduct daily field inspections of existing structures, properties, and undeveloped land
• Investigate complaints and proactively identify potential violations
• Notify property owners of findings and guide them through compliance steps
• Issue notices of violation and summonses as needed
• Explain regulations clearly to residents, businesses, and community partners
• Testify in court when required
• Access and assess a variety of environments, from dwellings to commercial sites
• Operate a City vehicle and represent the organization with professionalism
• Uphold the City's core values and customer-focused service culture

Career Growth and Certification:

This position may be filled as Code Inspector I or Code Inspector II, depending on qualifications.

• Code Inspector I (G.20): $44,678.40 $69,243.20 State certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Code Inspector II (G.22): $49,254.40 $76,336.00 Requires current state certification and completion of required state training modules to start at this level.

The City of Virginia Beach offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave
• A supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

If you're someone who enjoys working independently, solving problems, engaging with the community, and making a real impact on neighborhood quality of life, we encourage you to apply.