Building Inspector

Prince-William-County-Government; County Center (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

401a/457 plans

Annual leave

Personal leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical and dental plans

Life insurance

EAP

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is seeking a Construction Inspector – Building to inspect residential, commercial, and industrial structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and related codes.

You will review construction documents, perform field inspections, educate property owners, tenants, engineers and contractors, and complete inspection reports and data entry using a county laptop.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred 3+ years of building construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial projects for code compliance.
• Perform project research and data entry of inspection results.
• Assist customers in navigating inspection processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading construction plans

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes. Examine and evaluate construction documents for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Educate property owners and tenants, building engineers, contractors, other government agencies, and citizens on regulations and the importance of building safety. Maintain inspection reports using a county-provided laptop for added job mobility. Perform administrative work associated with inspection reports, construction documents, and data entry.

About This Role:

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging and rewarding work as a Construction Inspector – Building. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems.

The Department of Development Services promotes staff and customers working in a partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with building regulations. We are looking for customer-service minded individuals for our Inspections Branch to provide high quality service to our customers while embracing their essential role as “first preventers.” This position offers paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

This position is responsible for inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes.

• Perform responsible Building inspections of Residential, Commercial, or Industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements.
• Perform Project Research and data entry for documenting inspection results in the County’s computer-based program.
• Assist customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction-related projects.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience (building construction, building inspections)

Preferences:

• 3+ years of Building Construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the VUSBC and ANSI
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents

Work Schedule:

This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Completion of a successful pre-employment physical
• Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.

Starting Salary Range:

$31.44 – $33.74 per hour

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.