Building Inspector

Campbell County Department of Community Development is currently seeking a Building Inspector. Applicants do not need to be pre-certified as a building inspector. Applicants with experience in the building trades are welcome to apply. This is a full-time position with full benefits and VRS retirement. The position pays $48-52K DOQ.

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

• 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;

Qualifications:

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D., plus additional training or course work in construction related programs;
• Experience: Requires three (3) years of experience and general knowledge in at least one building trade or construction related field
• Complete the core module training and be certified as an Inspector in at least one trade area within 18 months after date of employment. Part-time inspectors are expected to be certified prior to employment.
• Continue training in trades and specialty areas as directed by Building Official and Department Head.
• Desired: Experience as a Combination Inspector, zoning official, erosion and sediment control inspector with state certifications;
• Desired: Additional college level work in Engineering, Building Codes and/or Building trades highly preferred.

Core Skill Sets:

• 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;
• Must attend all mandatory code training and code change update seminars to remain certified;
• General understanding and ability to utilize the County’s adopted software platform.