Building Inspector

Prince William Countys Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging and rewarding work as a ­­­­Construction Inspector Building. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems.

The Department of Development Services promotes staff and customers working in a partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with building regulations. We are looking for customer-service minded individuals for our Inspections Branch to provide high quality service to our customers while embracing their essential role as first preventers. This position offers paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

About This Role:

This position is responsible for inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes.

In this role you will:

• Examine and evaluate construction documents for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

• Educate property owners and tenants, building engineers, contractors, other government agencies, and citizens on regulations and the importance of building safety.

• Maintain inspection reports using a county-provided laptop for added job mobility.

• Perform administrative work associated with inspection reports, construction documents, and data entry.

• Perform responsible Building inspections of Residential, Commercial, or Industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements.

• Perform Project Research and data entry for documenting inspection results in the Countys computer-based program.

• Assist customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction-related projects.

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience (building construction, building inspections)

Preferences:

• 3+ years of Building Construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the VUSBC
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents

Work Schedule:

This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Special Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Completion of a successful pre-employment physical
• Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.

Starting Salary Range:

$31.44 $33.60 per hour ($61,308 - $65,520 annually)

Note

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

To view the class description in its entirety, click 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.