Senior Construction Inspector

Prince William County; Virginia; On-site; USD 91,579,000 - 130,147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS Retirement

401a/457 plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Job summary

Prince William County is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to lead fire prevention inspections for new and existing buildings, ensuring compliance with USBC, IFC, VSFPC, NFPA standards, and approved plans.

The role requires SME knowledge of the Virginia Construction Code and NFPA standards, strong communication, multitasking, and integrity to protect public safety within the Fire Marshal's Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of experience inspecting fire and life safety systems.
• Certification in fire prevention/inspection preferred or achievable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire and life safety systems in new and existing construction for code compliance.
• Serve as SME on VCC, NFPA standards, and VSFPC.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, officials, and agencies.
• Communicate clearly, de-escalate conflicts, and manage expectations.

Skills

NFPA 1030

Virginia Construction Code

Fire protection systems

Public safety communication

Confidentiality

De-escalation

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office 365

EnerGov HTML5

IG Inspect

Job description

• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Associates degree

Do you want to save lives and property before 9-1-1 is ever called? Do you want to make a real difference EVERY day you’re on the job? Are you ready for that next step in your professional development and career?

About This Role

The PWC Department of Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal's Office is looking for top quality candidates who would be responsible for fire prevention in new and existing construction. We are seeking a Senior Construction Inspector as part of a team that covers fire protection systems, controls, and devices for compliance with approved plans and the state building and fire codes.

The successful candidate will have primary and secondary contact with contractors, project managers, elected officials, businesses, and other county agencies that engage with the Office of the Fire Marshal. The selected individual will be a subject matter expert (SME) in the Virginia Construction Code (VCC) and NFPA standards related to Fire and Life Safety systems, and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (VSFPC). The candidate will be a dynamic and adaptable individual that can multitask, de-escalate negative situations, and manage expectations, and understand the county services related to the FMO. In addition, the candidate must be detail oriented, possess a high level of integrity, and be able to communicate well.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of experience in conducting inspections of fire and life safety systems in accordance with the codes (USBC, IFC, VSFPC), NFPA standards and accepted practices.

Preferences

• FireInspector I and II to the NFPA 1030 standard.
• Fire Prevention and Fire Protection systems inspector form DHCD.
• Certified 3B Inspector from an accepted Board (ICC or NCPCCI)
• Personal integrity and a demonstrated ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of Office 365 Office Suite, EnerGov HTML5, and IG Inspect.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Background checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or fingerprinting may be required as posted in the job advertisement.

Fire & Rescue Requirement: Effective October 2012, mandated by the Virginia State Board of Health 12VAC5-31-540, VA EMS Regulations require a criminal background check conducted by the Central Crime Records Exchange and the National Crime Information Center via Virginia State Police; and a driving record transcript from the individual’s state Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) or International Code Council (ICC)Fire Protection General Exam 3B must be successfully obtained within 18 months from the hire date.

Work Schedule

This is a 37.5 hours per week, full-time non-exempt position with working hours Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

Starting Salary Range

$31.96-$45.42 per hour

We Also Offer Great Benefits Including

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees