Code Inspector I

Requisition ID: 48941 Work Location: Housing - Municipal Center Pay Range: G.20, $44,678.40 - $69,243.20 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30am-4pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/30/26 Application Deadline: 5/10/26

Job Duties:

Make a Difference in Your Community as a 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 different—whether 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.

Code Inspector II job description: https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Code-Inspector-II-Code-Enforcement-00627.pdf

Applicants may be considered for future openings for up to six months.

Why Join Us?

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.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Code-Inspector-I-Code-Enforcement-00626.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000569.2.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

CODE INSPECTOR I MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus four (4) years experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in fields such as general building construction, fire or housing code inspections, and a general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems; or any equivalent combination of education (above high school), training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid drivers license .
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must obtain certification as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector within 18
months from date of employment in accordance with the Virginia Certification Standards.
CODE INSPECTOR II MINIMUMS: High school or GED plus five (5) years’ experience in such positions as Housing Code
Inspector or Property Maintenance Inspector utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Successful completion of state-mandated
Core and Property Maintenance Training Modules and certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector; successful completion of the four (4) modules (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) that are required for certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector. Must have a current and valid driver’s license
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This level requires successful completion of the four (4) modules (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing) that are required for certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential Combination Inspector; but does not require certification as a One- and Two-Family Combination Inspector or Residential
Combination Inspector. Must maintain certification as a Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector by completing the required continuing education classes within the timeframe prescribed by Virginia Certification Standards.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

State certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector; experience enforcing property maintenance, building, or fire codes; experience performing field inspections for Code Compliance; experience talking to members of the public, explaining regulations, and resolving conflicts; experience using inspections or other records management databases.

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.