Code Enforcement Inspector - Damage Prevention

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Code Enforcement Inspector - Damage Prevention position. The selected candidate 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. Tasks may include: 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; Providing a public outreach service by attending community events and such to promote the VA811 “call before you dig” awareness.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Five years of experience in underground utility locating.
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 of standard work-unit specific tools/equipment used for construction.
Knowledge of underground locating equipment, metal detectors, etc.
Knowledge of City policies/procedures, Virginia codes and ordinances OSHA Health and Safety Codes Plumbing/Gas installation Construction scheduling, practices, and methods
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal communication skills
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to manage time
Ability to organize
Ability to prioritize
Ability to problem solve
Ability to exhibit initiative and enterprise
Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment, discretion, and initiative in interpreting and applying established procedures, guidelines, and rules
Ability to manage situations requiring fairness and firmness
Ability to interpret and apply state codes and regulations
Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, office personnel, owners, developers, contractors, laborers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Responsibilities

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.