Combination Commercial Inspector I

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Albemarle County has an immediate opening for a full-time Commercial Combination Inspector with a $2,000 sign-on incentive for qualified candidates! This position performs inspections of commercial construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related codes and regulations. The Commercial Combination Inspector works with contractors, business owners, and other community members to identify code requirements, address compliance issues, and help ensure residential construction is completed safely and in accordance with approved plans and standards. We’re looking for a knowledgeable and skilled professional who understands residential construction codes, inspection practices, building materials, and methods across building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, gas, and fire suppression disciplines. The ideal candidate brings sound professional judgment, strong emotional intelligence, and the ability to clearly communicate technical and complex information to contractors, community members, colleagues, agency partners, and elected officials—even when situations are sensitive or challenging. Success in this role also requires the ability to read and interpret building plans and applicable codes, stay current on changing regulations and construction technologies, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, use Microsoft Office and other job-related technology, and legally operate a motor vehicle in Virginia.

Requirements

Graduation from high school with 3 years of construction or related experience.
Additional certifications to be acquired within 12 months of employment as a commercial building inspector as outlined by the Virginia Certification Standards.
Requires Virginia certification within 24 months of employment, commercial electrical inspector, commercial mechanical inspector, commercial plumbing inspector and fire inspector.
May require additional certification requirements as outlined by the Virginia Certification Standards.
Minimum of five years of construction experience or the equivalent plus at least two years of experience as a building inspector.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Knowledge required: Advanced knowledge of technical, legal and administrative aspects of commercial and industrial codes, inspection practices, materials and methods including but not limited to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, gas, and fire suppression codes and enforcement practices Principles and practices of building, planning, engineering and zoning in local government settings.
Skills required: Strong leadership and management skills emphasizing team building and cross-divisional efforts. Superior emotional intelligence and effective exercise of professional judgment. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite tools, and other tools essential to effective performance of this position
Abilities required: Demonstrate exceptional and accurate verbal and written communication skills in preparing reports, presentations and studies, and conveying complex and challenging topics. Deal effectively with sensitive and sometimes adverse situations and individuals using tact and diplomacy, especially with building industry, members of the public, fellow employees, agency representatives, and elected officials. Comprehend codes and keep abreast of code updates on regulations, materials, and new technologies. of various code violations from all code references. Deal effectively with building industry experts, professionals, the public, staff, elected and agency officials. Work independently and in a team environment. Read and interpret building plans and federal, state and local codes. Communicate effectively and accurately orally and in writing. Legally operate a motor vehicle in Virginia.

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Performs multidisciplinary inspections including but not limited to commercial building, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, and plumbing inspections and re-inspections for compliance with approved plans.
Reads and interprets building plans and specifications for compliance.
Issues correction notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when violations exist.
Provides technical code assistance and information to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
Prepares a variety of correspondences and reports concerning code compliance matters to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
Attends training opportunities to keep abreast of code changes and new products used in construction practices and those required by the VUSBC.
Performs related work as required.