Residential Code Inspector I — Multi-Trade Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive: $2,000

Health insurance options

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

VRS retirement

Continuing education/training

Job summary

Albemarle County’s Community Development Department seeks a Residential Combination Inspector I to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and ensure safety in construction, use and demolition.

The role conducts multidisciplinary inspections (residential, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, plumbing), reviews plans, issues notices when violations occur, and communicates complex code requirements to the public and professionals. A valid VA driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Residential inspector certification must be obtained within 12 months.
• Virginia certification within 24 months (residential electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire inspector).
• Minimum five years construction experience plus two years as a building inspector.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform multidisciplinary inspections including residential, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, and plumbing inspections and re-inspections.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications for compliance.
• Issue correction notices and stop work orders as needed.
• Provide code information to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
• Prepare various correspondences and reports on code compliance.
• Attend training to stay current with code changes and products.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Residential inspector certification required within 12 months

Virginia certifications within 24 months

Construction experience 5+ years

Building inspector experience 2+ years

Job description

Albemarle County’s Community Development Department seeks a Residential Combination Inspector I to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and ensure safety in construction, use and demolition.

The role conducts multidisciplinary inspections (residential, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, plumbing), reviews plans, issues notices when violations occur, and communicates complex code requirements to the public and professionals. A valid VA driver's license is required.