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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities – Richmond Gas Works is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Code Enforcement Inspector – Digital As-builting within the Corrosion Compliance Group. This critical position supports regulatory compliance and public safety by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of all digital as-built records. The selected candidate will play a key role in enforcing standards, maintaining digital records, supporting GIS integration, and mitigating safety risks.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to

Enforce compliance with industry standards for digital as-built documentation
Validate and verify field data to ensure accurate and compliant GIS and asset management records
Collaborate with contractors, field staff, and internal teams to address documentation deficiencies and locating issues
Assist with transitioning paper records to digital systems, ensuring proper metadata and format
Locating and as-builting gas facilities creating accessible digital records
Provide guidance and training on digital compliance tools and procedures
Identify and correct documentation gaps or inconsistencies
Assist with GIS integration for enhanced data accessibility and long-term asset tracking
Maintain Operator Qualifications on all covered tasks

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience in area of assignment
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Five years’ experience in locating utilities, as-builting, or compliance-related roles
Familiarity with GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS or similar)
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations related to utility infrastructure
Ability to analyze and validate technical field data
Knowledge of digital compliance documentation practices
Proficiency in GIS software and Microsoft Office Suite
Attention to detail and ability to enforce standards with consistency
Experience in locating gas facilities
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with utility operations, and damage prevention protocols

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Completion of a General and Residential Code Inspection certification in area of assignment within one year of hire date
Certification may include one of the following Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development certifications: Building General and Building Residential Inspector, Electrical General and Electrical Residential Inspector, Mechanical General and Mechanical Residential Inspector, Plumbing General and Plumbing Residential Inspector, Fire Protection General Inspector and Elevator General Inspector

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Federal, state, and local regulations related to pipeline safety and infrastructure compliance (e.g., PHMSA Part 192, SCC). Digital as-built documentation standards, formats, and validation requirements. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ESRI ArcGIS or similar platforms. Utility operations and pipeline infrastructure, especially in relation to locating, damage prevention, and asset management. Best practices for data management, digital recordkeeping, and documentation workflows. Analyzing and interpreting technical field data for accuracy and compliance. Using GIS tools and digital mapping software to document and track utility assets. Identifying and correcting documentation errors and deficiencies. Coordinating with internal teams and external contractors to resolve compliance or mapping issues. Creating clear, organized reports and visualizations to support inspections and audits. Training others on digital compliance systems and standard operating procedures. Be operator qualified on all required tasks. Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in data processing. Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapt to evolving software tools and compliance systems. Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, field-integrated environment. Interpret and apply codes, policies, and technical procedures related to digital infrastructure compliance. Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes affecting documentation standards.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required balance, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach extending arms and hands in any direction, stand, walk, feel, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, grasp lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), feel (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture) and use repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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