Codes Compliance Inspector

Codes Compliance Inspector

Salary

$46,726.00 - $60,744.00 Annually

Location

Community Development, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09392

Department

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

A career about community-Are you a professional inspector who wants to improve neighborhoods and have an interest in local government? Do you value integrity, trust, respect, accountability, creativity, collaboration?

If you answered "yes" then the City of Hampton has an opportunity for you! Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

If you embody the following attributes, consider joining our dynamic Community Development Department:

• Detailed, yet creative problem-solver
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Versatile and enthusiastic team player
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service
• Effective oral and written communicator

YOU will improve the quality of neighborhood life and property values by conducting routine inspections and investigating complaints from an assigned district to ensure code compliance with municipal ordinances for zoning, weed and debris control, street numbers, abandoned and inoperative vehicles, signs, and International Code Council (ICC) property/maintenance codes.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires high school graduation or GED. Technical, vocational or trade school courses in building construction technology or architecture preferred.
• Minimum of (1) one year of full-time regulatory experience in any of the following areas: zoning, housing or general enforcement of ordinances or law enforcement or related field.
• Requires certification as a property maintenance inspector within 18 months of employment in accordance with the certification program of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD).
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing for alcohol and controlled substances and a criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers; requires patience and skill in dealing with citizens on points of law and regulations that are not readily understood.
• May be subject to call-out in order to respond to calls for service after normal business hours.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High school graduate or GED completed
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes the years of full-time regulatory experience in any of the following areas: zoning, housing or general enforcement of ordinances or law enforcement or related field?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6+ years

03

I understand this position requires certification as a property maintenance inspector within 18 months of employment in accordance with the certification program of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD).

• Yes
• No

04

I understand I must successfully pass pre-employment testing for alcohol and controlled substances and a criminal background check prior to any official offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

06

I understand that this is a non-exempt position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr