Residential Code Compliance Inspector I

Albemarle County; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Health insurance options

12 paid holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

VRS retirement

Continuing education/training

Job summary

Albemarle County seeks a Full-Time Building Inspector to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and help protect life and property during design, construction, use, repair, or demolition. You will perform multidisciplinary inspections, read plans, issue correction notices, and provide code information to citizens, contractors, and architects.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with construction experience, Virginia inspector certifications, a valid VA driver's

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of technical, legal, and administrative aspects of codes and inspection practices.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities in a cross-divisional setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for reports and presentations.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to operate independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform multidisciplinary inspections including residential, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, and plumbing for code compliance.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Issue correction notices and stop-work orders when violations exist.
• Provide code information to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
• Prepare correspondence and reports on code compliance matters.
• Attend training to stay updated on code changes and new products.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Emotional intelligence

MS Office/Computers

Education

High school diploma

Residential inspector certification

Virginia driver's license

Job description

Albemarle County seeks a Full-Time Building Inspector to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and help protect life and property during design, construction, use, repair, or demolition. You will perform multidisciplinary inspections, read plans, issue correction notices, and provide code information to citizens, contractors, and architects.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with construction experience, Virginia inspector certifications, a valid VA driver's