Building Inspector

Stafford County • Stafford County, VA

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About The Position

Performs routine, standardized building inspections for compliance with legal standards. The position accompanies upper-level building inspectors and receives training in residential combination inspections involving residential mechanical, electrical, gas, plumbing, and building construction codes, ordinances, and regulations. Work is performed under close supervision, and related work is performed as required. The position has three levels, with hiring and full salary ranges varying by level: Building Inspector I, $27.03–$37.17 per hour for hiring and $27.03–$47.31 per hour for the full range; Building Inspector II, $30.96–$42.57 per hour for hiring and $30.96–$54.18 per hour for the full range; and Building Inspector III, $33.13–$45.56 per hour for hiring and $33.13–$57.98 per hour for the full range.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building construction trades, including building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing.
• Ability to train under the guidance of upper-level building inspectors and management regarding residential equipment installation and materials and methods used in repairing or constructing residential buildings and structures.
• Ability to learn to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas, and building codes, plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, regulations, legal documents, and maps.
• Ability to learn to interpret codes and keep abreast of code modifications, updates, new technology, materials, and installations.
• Ability to use computer systems and software applications to perform work tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with builders, contractors, the general public, and associates, and to communicate effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and articulate the action necessary to clear a violation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve field problems with assistance from upper-level building inspectors and/or management.
• Ability to use sound judgment in making decisions with advice from upper-level inspectors and/or management.
• Ability to work after hours for emergency on-call inspection duty.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field inspections while following and receiving training from upper-level building inspectors.
• Learn to perform technical building inspection and plans-examining work to enforce building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Research new construction materials and methods.
• Review plans for compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code regulations in the four required residential combination inspections.
• Answer questions from private citizens, contractors, and builders, escalating questions to upper-level building inspectors as needed.
• Assist with creating reports and maintaining inspection records.
• May work after hours on emergency call inspections.
• Perform related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed