Certified Building Inspector I – Code & Field Inspections

City of Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Suffolk seeks a Building Inspector I under general supervision to enforce State and local building codes. You will review construction plans and specifications, inspect electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations, and coordinate inspection schedules with other staff and contractors.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of trade experience, with certification in one of the required areas (Residential or Commercial) or the ability to obtain it within 18–36 months.

Qualifikationen

• Needs knowledge of building codes and ability to interpret plans.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years trade experience required.
• Certification in one of the appropriate residential or commercial areas, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to maintain inspection records and communicate with the public.

Aufgaben

• Enforces State and local building codes across building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems.
• Reviews construction plans and specifications for code compliance.
• Conducts inspections and prepares reports on findings.
• Maintains on-call status for emergencies as designated by supervisor.
• Interacts with property owners, developers, contractors and the general public.

Kenntnisse

Code compliance

Plan interpretation

Inspection scheduling

Contractor coordination

Public interaction

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years trade experience

Residential/Commercial inspector certifications within 18–36 months

Tools

Hand-held computer

Jobbeschreibung

City of Suffolk seeks a Building Inspector I under general supervision to enforce State and local building codes. You will review construction plans and specifications, inspect electrical, mechanical, and plumbing installations, and coordinate inspection schedules with other staff and contractors.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of trade experience, with certification in one of the required areas (Residential or Commercial) or the ability to obtain it within 18–36 months.