Impactful Building Inspector: Codes & Inspections

Campbell County; Rustburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County Department of Community Development seeks a Building Inspector in Rustburg, VA. This full-time role involves enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, reviewing plans, and performing inspections of structures to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with construction training, 3 years in a building trade, and is willing to obtain certification within 18 months. Full benefits and VRS retirement are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED plus additional training in construction related programs.
• Three (3) years of experience in at least one building trade or construction related field.
• Complete the core module training and be certified as an Inspector in at least one trade area within 18 months after date of employment.
• Continue training in trades and specialty areas as directed by Building Official and Department Head.
• Desired: Experience as a Combination Inspector, zoning official, erosion and sediment control inspector with state certifications.
• Desired: Additional college level work in Engineering, Building Codes and/or Building trades highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the provisions of building and inspection codes as provided in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and local ordinances.
• Comprehends, interprets, and enforces state and local building codes, zoning and subdivision ordinances; erosion and sediment control ordinances.
• Visually reviews plans for all types of structures to insure compliance with the various building codes.
• Independently inspects new and/or existing or additions/alterations to existing structures and keeps records of all inspections.
• Assists the public calling or visiting the office, provides permit application information and issues permits.
• Works with utility service companies to provide service to inspected structures which meet applicable code requirements.
• Possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to operate computer system.
• Prepares and presents cases in court for violation of applicable codes.
• Responsible for the maintenance, care and cleanliness of all vehicles assigned to you.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Construction techniques

Interpreting codes

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Additional construction training

Tools

County Code Book

Computer system

Job description

Campbell County Department of Community Development seeks a Building Inspector in Rustburg, VA. This full-time role involves enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, reviewing plans, and performing inspections of structures to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with construction training, 3 years in a building trade, and is willing to obtain certification within 18 months. Full benefits and VRS retirement are offered.