Building Inspector

City of Manassas Park; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manassas Park is seeking an experienced Building Inspector to support the Building Official with plan review and inspections for code compliance. You will enforce codes, review permits, and prepare reports under a structured supervisory framework.

Candidates should have high school completion and Virginia certifications; four years of related experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required and the role emphasizes customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes and standards; ability to advise residents and professionals.
• Ability to review plans and inspect for code compliance; prepare reports.
• Ability to perform field inspections and issue notices.
• Ability to testify in court as required.

Responsibilities

• Researches and maintains currency in building codes and standards.
• Reviews plans and specs for code compliance and provides corrections.
• Performs field inspections and issues warnings, citations, or notices.
• Responds to complaints and verifies compliance with codes.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Reading technical instructions

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Virginia DCHD Inspector certifications

Plans Examiner certifications

Property Maintenance Inspector certification

Tools

Vehicles

Data entry computers

Fax machines

Copiers

Job description

Description :

The City of Manassas Park is seeking an experienced Building Inspector in the Community Development Department. The essential function of the position within the organization is to provide technical assistance to the Building Official through plan review and inspection of structures for compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position is responsible for providing information, reviewing permits, inspecting structures, enforcing codes, and reporting. The position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks.

All positions at the City of Manassas Park require a customer service mindset, in accordance with the Customer Service-related focus of the City.

Essential Job Funtions:

• Researches and maintains currency in all applicable building codes and standards; advises residents, owners and building professionals on construction requirements.
• Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes and standards; advises residents, owners and building professionals on corrections required.
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes; issues written warnings, citations, and violation notices.
• Responds to complaints of code violations; inspects and verifies compliance or non-compliance with applicable codes; investigates structures when fires, collisions or other damage has occurred.
• Resolves disputes over provisions of codes when required.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports documenting results of inspections and other events or activities; enters and maintains building permit and plans records; testifies in court as required.
• Assists the Permit Technician to issue building permit and inspection certificates; calculate permit fees and issue permits.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• In addition to the above-mentioned job responsibilities, all positions at the City of Manassas Park are expected to promote a culture of civility, where respectful engagement, open communication, and collaboration are standard practices. These skills and expectations are equally important as the functional requirements of this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Collects, classifies, and format data or information.
• Speaks with or signals to people to convey or exchange information.
• Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percentages.
• Reads technical instructions, charts, and/or procedures manuals; composes routine reports and completes job forms; speaks compound sentences using standard grammar.
• Performs skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem solving; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• Makes decisions with serious impact- affects most units in organization and may affect citizens; probability of loss of life and/or damage are likely.
• Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items such as vehicles, computers for data entry, fax, copiers, or other similar equipment.
• Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Minimum Education, and Training

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Requires valid driver's license.
• Requires various commercial and/or residential certifications from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development such as Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Combination Inspector and Amusement Device Inspector.
• Candidates with active Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD) Property Maintenance Inspector and any Plans Examiner certifications are highly preferred.
• Requires a minimum of four years of relatable experience.

Special Requirements

• A cover letter and resume are required with the application.

ADA Compliance

The City of Manassas Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Manassas Park will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Requires light to medium work involving standing or walking most of the time and exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular basis.
• The position is exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, and heights.
• The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.