Plumbing Inspector

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

About The Position

The Department of Building and Development is seeking a Plumbing Inspector to conduct field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and local ordinances. The role includes recording inspection results in the County database, meeting inspection time limits established by the Building Official, and providing professional, timely technical information to owners, contractors, architects, and the public. The inspector responds to phone inquiries the same day, communicates professionally with staff and customers, and participates in special projects as assigned. The position requires attendance at mandatory training and keeping required plumbing inspector certifications current. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision. A working knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and regulations related to building codes is expected. The role is part of a collaborative, fast-paced department that emphasizes community service, professional development, and work-life balance. Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework in building is preferred.
Four years of construction-related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Become certified by the Virginia State Department of Housing and Community Development as a Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector within six months of hire and maintain certification in accordance with Virginia Certification Standards.
Pass required criminal, credit, and DMV background checks.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal policies and regulations related to building code regulations.
Strong organization, self-motivation, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical coursework in building.
Background in construction.
Skills in continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem solving, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and local ordinances.
Record each inspection result in the County database system.
Meet inspection time limitations established by the Building Official.
Manage or participate in special projects as assigned.
Attend mandatory training and maintain required plumbing inspector certifications.
Provide technical information to owners, contractors, architects, and the public in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
Respond to phone inquiries on the same day they are received.
Communicate professionally with staff members and customers.
Solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision.