Building Inspector

Stafford County; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County in Virginia seeks a Building Inspector I–III to perform routine inspections for compliance with state and local codes. The role supports learning under experienced inspectors in residential construction, focusing on mechanical, electrical, gas, plumbing, and building practices.

You will review plans, assist with field inspections, answer questions from the public, and help maintain inspection records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing trades.
• Ability to train under guidance of upper level inspectors and management.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, plans, drawings, and regulations.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with field inspections under supervision to learn residential inspection practices.
• Researches new construction materials and methods.
• Reviews plans for compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code in residential inspections.
• Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders and escalates as needed.
• Assists with creating reports and maintaining inspection records.
• May work after hours on emergency on-call inspections.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Building trades

Train under supervision

Read codes & specs

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

The position performs routine and standardized building inspections for compliance with legal standards. The position accompanies upper levels building inspectors to learn and train in the residential combination inspection of buildings, involving the application of residential mechanical, electrical, gas, plumbing, building constructions codes, ordinances, and regulations. Does related work as required. Work is performed under close supervision.

Salary ranges:

• Building Inspector I: $27.03/hour to $37.17/hour
• Building Inspector II: $30.96/hour to $42.57/hour
• Building Inspector III: $33.13/hour to $45.56/hour

Full salary range for each level:

• Building Inspector I: $27.03/hour to $47.31/hour
• Building Inspector II: $30.96/hour to $54.18/hour
• Building Inspector III: $33.13/hour to $57.98/hour

Responsibilities

• Assists with field inspections, following and receiving training from upper level building inspectors. Aims to learn the performance of technical building inspection and plans examining work, to enforce compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances;
• Researches new construction materials and methods;
• Reviews plans for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code regulations in the four required residential combination inspections;
• Answers questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders and escalates to upper level building inspectors as needed;
• Assists with creating reports and maintaining inspection records;
• May work after hours on emergency call inspections;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the building construction trades (building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing);
• Ability to train under the guidance of upper level building inspectors and management regarding the installation of residential equipment, materials and methods used in the repair and/orconstruction of residential buildings and structures;
• Ability to incorporate training and learning to become proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, and building codes and plans,specifications, blueprints, drawings, regulations, legal documents, and maps;
• Ability to incorporate training and learning to interpret a variety of codes and keep abreast of code modifications, code updates, newtechnology, materials and installations;
• Ability to effectively use computer systems and software applications to perform a variety of work tasks;
• Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and effective work relationship with builders, contractors, the general public, associates, and to communicate effectively with a diverse community;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both vocally and in writing, and to properlyarticulate the necessary action to clear a violation;
• Ability to analyze and resolve field problems with the help of upper level building inspectors and/or management;
• Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions with the advice of upper level inspectors and/or management;
• Ability to work after hours for emergency on-call inspection duty;
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.