Residential Combination Inspector
About The Position
Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging and rewarding work as a Residential Combination Inspector. 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!
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 3 years of related experience
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a DMV check
- Successful completion of a DMV Check
- Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of construction and/or building code experience
- Experience in inspecting residential and/or commercial structures to applicable code standards
- Certified in at least one building trade
- Good to above average computer skills
- Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret applicable codes
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications and/or blueprints
- 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 and certified as a Virginia Residential Combination Inspector within 36 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform residential and commercial construction inspections
- Conduct project research
- Write inspection reports
- Perform data entry into the EnerGov Permitting System
- Assist customers in navigating the different programs required for permitting and inspecting construction-related projects
- Brainstorm different approaches to resolve customer issues
Benefits
- Paid training
- County-sponsored educational opportunities
- 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
- Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
