Building & Fire Code Inspector

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Fairfax seeks a skilled code enforcement professional to ensure compliance with building, fire prevention, and related codes. You will inspect residential and commercial projects, read plans, and issue certificates and permits as needed.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying regulations, and communicating findings clearly. Bring experience in building trades and multiple inspector certifications; a Virginia driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires two years conducting code inspections or closely related experience.
• Three to five years of experience in the building trades as a contractor, foreman, or inspector; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain the certifications listed by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of all construction trades in residential and commercial projects.
• Inspect houses and buildings for violation of ordinances or regulatory codes pertaining to minimum standards for fire prevention and for basic equipment and facilities for lighting, ventilation, space, heating, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Read and interpret building plans from design professionals to determine code compliant construction methods.
• Investigate and respond to code violations, complaints, and code questions.
• Provide public education messaging on safe construction practices and on the importance of properly installed working smoke alarms.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Building code knowledge

Read plans / blueprints

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Residential Building Inspector Certification

Residential Electrical Inspector Certification

Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification

Residential Mechanical Inspector Certification

Commercial Building Inspector Certification

Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification

Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification

Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification

Combination Residential Inspector Certification

Combination Commercial Certification

Virginia Driver's License

Job description

The City of Fairfax seeks a skilled code enforcement professional to ensure compliance with building, fire prevention, and related codes. You will inspect residential and commercial projects, read plans, and issue certificates and permits as needed.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, applying regulations, and communicating findings clearly. Bring experience in building trades and multiple inspector certifications; a Virginia driver’s license is required.