Building Code Inspector I — Plans & Field Inspections

City of Santa Fe Springs; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Suffolk is seeking a Building Inspector I under general supervision to enforce State and local building codes across building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems. You will review plans, interpret codes, and interact with property owners, developers and contractors.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of experience; certification in one of four areas within 18 months, with full certification within 3 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in trade.
• Virginia Tradesman License preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates city equipment and handles inspection requests.
• Interprets and reviews construction plans for code compliance.
• Maintains inspection records and prepares reports.
• Plans daily inspection routes and coordinates with other inspectors.
• Maintains on-call status for emergencies and responds to complaints.
• Prepares and issues violation notices for noncompliance.

Skills

Building codes

Plan interpretation

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Contractor coordination

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia Tradesman license preferred

Job description

City of Suffolk is seeking a Building Inspector I under general supervision to enforce State and local building codes across building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems. You will review plans, interpret codes, and interact with property owners, developers and contractors.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of experience; certification in one of four areas within 18 months, with full certification within 3 years.