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Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Code Enforcement Inspector. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring preventative measures are being taken to avoid utility damage by excavators and homeowners in compliance with the Virginia Underground Damage Prevention Act. This is expected to be accomplished by being a proactive presence at planned third party excavation jobsites. The incumbent will also be responsible for Inspecting excavator worksites working around or near RGW facilities; Reporting “as found” conditions at each site; Conveying damage prevention requirements of Virginia State Laws tactfully, but firmly, at each site; Doing complete and thorough investigations at each “Hit Line” incident; Reproducing locating events using available technology, documents, & mapping; Preparing complete and accurate reports of each investigation; and providing a public outreach service by attending community events and such to promote the VA811 “call before you dig” awareness.

Duties include but are not limited to

Monitor facility locating in advance of excavation to prevent or minimize damage.
Inspect excavator sites who are working around or near RGW facilities.
Convey damage prevention requirements to excavators and report as found conditions.
Perform damage investigations including reproducing locator events when required.
Complete accurate daily reports of worksites visited including messages distributed to each excavator.
Performs administrative and other work as assigned at the local or work-unit level such as investigating “cannot locate” requests from locating contractors or participating in work-related training, classes, or seminars.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
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

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
Must be OQ qualified to locate underground utilities before working unsupervised - Federal Law requires the qualification for locating underground gas facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Standard work-unit specific tools/equipment used for construction, electrical work, etc.
Underground locating equipment, metal detectors, etc.
City policies/procedures, Virginia codes and ordinances
OSHA Health and Safety Codes
Plumbing/Gas installation
Construction scheduling, practices, and methods

Skills (some combination of the following):

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Carry out oral and written instructions
Manage time
Organize
Prioritize
Problem solve
Exhibit initiative and enterprise
Exercise independent and sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in interpreting and applying established procedures, guidelines, and rules
Manage situations requiring fairness and firmness
Interpret and apply state codes and regulations
Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, office personnel, owners, developers, contractors, laborers, and the general public

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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