Building Inspector - Codes, Plans & Field Inspections

Wythe County Board of Supervisors; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe County Board of Supervisors in Wytheville, VA seeks a Building Inspector to perform field inspections for residential and commercial structures, review plans, and enforce Virginia codes. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and timely reporting.

The position involves working at the County Administration Building with occasional overtime as needed. Strong knowledge of construction practices and the ability to interpret plans are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in the discipline of an inspector position or in the construction trade, preferably as a general contractor with exposure to multiple construction disciplines or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of building activities, such as structures, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas, etc.
• Competent with plan review to include house plans and commercial building plans.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors regarding code interpretation and meeting requirements.
• Enforces state and local requirements and codes; issues corrective notices and stop-work orders; follows up to ensure corrections.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records related to inspection activities.
• Oversees building inspection staff to schedule inspection events.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in engineering, construction management

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Wythe County Board of Supervisors in Wytheville, VA seeks a Building Inspector to perform field inspections for residential and commercial structures, review plans, and enforce Virginia codes. The role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and timely reporting.

The position involves working at the County Administration Building with occasional overtime as needed. Strong knowledge of construction practices and the ability to interpret plans are essential.