Building Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D., plus additional training or course work in construction related programs
• Requires three (3) years of experience and general knowledge in at least one building trade or construction related field
• Working knowledge of building codes and building construction techniques/methods
• Working knowledge of Campbell County Codes and utilization of County Code Book
• Ability to comprehend and interpret blueprints and building plans and recommend corrective measures for inadequacies in planned or existing structures
• Ability to work with co-workers, related agencies and the public under stressful conditions
• Ability to physically be able to climb stairs or crawl in low or confined areas for the purpose of making inspections without assistance
• Must have a legible handwriting
• General understanding and ability to utilize the County’s adopted software platform

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Combination Inspector, zoning official, erosion and sediment control inspector with state certifications
• Additional college level work in Engineering, Building Codes and/or Building trades highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Enforces the provisions of building and inspection codes as provided in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and local ordinances
• Comprehends, interprets, and enforces state and local building codes, zoning and subdivision ordinances; erosion and sediment control ordinances
• Visually reviews plans for all types of structures to insure compliance with the various building codes
• Independently inspects new and/or existing or additions/alterations to existing structures and keeps records of all inspections
• Assists the public calling or visiting the office, provides permit application information and issues permits
• Works with utility service companies to provide service to inspected structures which meet applicable code requirements
• Possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to operate computer system
• Prepares and presents cases in court for violation of applicable codes
• Responsible for the maintenance, care and cleanliness of all vehicles assigned to you
• Complete the core module training and be certified as an Inspector in at least one trade area within 18 months after date of employment
• Continue training in trades and specialty areas as directed by Building Official and Department Head
• Must attend all mandatory code training and code change update seminars to remain certified

Benefits

• Full benefits
• VRS retirement