Structural Building Inspector

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

A Building Inspector is responsible for enforcing the Virginia Construction Code as it relates to residential and commercial structures. Perform on-site inspections of building construction and systems to ensure building safety and code compliance. Coordinate regulatory activities of other county departments involved in the building permit and approval process. Perform safety and damage assessment inspections. You will also respond to, investigate, and resolve concerns from citizens and customers regarding building code and construction related issues. Attend meetings to convey requirements about the department’s procedures for the inspection processes and establish channels of communication between contractors, designers, job superintendents, and the inspection division. Participate in the development of the Virginia Construction Code representing Chesterfield at the state and national levels. You may be cross-trained to perform other duties. You must possess or obtain the required professional certifications and remain current with certifications and the latest best practices. This is primarily a home-based position. A County vehicle and computer equipment will be provided for teleworking and traveling from home directly to the field. Everything we do must be done with a customer and results focus. We facilitate safe code compliant construction; we do not hinder the construction process. This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of code enforcement or construction experience preferably with strong structural emphasis
• One year of experience as a Building Inspector for a Building Inspector II or two years of experience as a Building Inspector for a Building Inspector III
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and plans
• Ability to use a personal computer and navigate software used for daily job duties
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, traversing construction sites, climbing ladders, walking long distances, climbing stairs, crawling under buildings and tight spaces, standing and/or driving for extended periods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of interview date.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction/engineering technology or vocational program degree/certificate preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of building construction and systems to ensure building safety and code compliance.
• Coordinate regulatory activities of other county departments involved in the building permit and approval process.
• Perform safety and damage assessment inspections.
• Respond to, investigate, and resolve concerns from citizens and customers regarding building code and construction related issues.
• Attend meetings to convey requirements about the department’s procedures for the inspection processes and establish channels of communication between contractors, designers, job superintendents, and the inspection division.
• Participate in the development of the Virginia Construction Code representing Chesterfield at the state and national levels.
• May be cross-trained to perform other duties.
• Must possess or obtain the required professional certifications and remain current with certifications and the latest best practices.

Benefits

• County vehicle and computer equipment will be provided for teleworking and traveling from home directly to the field.
• Career Development Plan (CDP) offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED