Code Compliance Inspector: Building & Fire Safety

City of Fairfax; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fairfax is seeking a qualified code enforcement inspector to secure and maintain compliance with state and local building construction, maintenance, and fire prevention codes. The role conducts inspections during construction, alteration, and repair, interprets plans, issues permits, and enforces ordinances with professional judgement under supervision.

Candidates will perform administrative duties, respond to code questions, provide public education on safe construction, and carry

Qualifications

• Two years of code inspections or closely related experience.
• Three to five years of experience in the building trades as a contractor, foreman, or inspector; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings during construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Read and interpret building plans to determine code-compliant construction methods.
• Enforce codes and issue certificates and permits as required; may revoke occupancy permits when necessary.
• Perform data entry, filing, answering phones, and other administrative duties related to inspections.
• Provide public education messaging on safe construction practices and the importance of working smoke alarms.

Skills

Code enforcement

Plan reading

Property inspection

Communication

Job description

City of Fairfax is seeking a qualified code enforcement inspector to secure and maintain compliance with state and local building construction, maintenance, and fire prevention codes. The role conducts inspections during construction, alteration, and repair, interprets plans, issues permits, and enforces ordinances with professional judgement under supervision.

Candidates will perform administrative duties, respond to code questions, provide public education on safe construction, and carry