Building Inspector

Construction Inspector – Building

Prince William County's Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging and rewarding work as a Construction Inspector – Building. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems.

This position is responsible for inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform responsible Building inspections of Residential, Commercial, or Industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements.
• Perform Project Research and data entry for documenting inspection results in the County's computer-based program.
• Assist customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction-related projects.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience (building construction, building inspections)

Preferences:

• 3+ years of Building Construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the VUSBC and ANSI
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents

Work Schedule:

This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Completion of a successful pre-employment physical
• 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.

Starting Salary Range:

$31.44 – $33.74 per hour

We also offer great benefits including:

• 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. Click here PSLF for additional information.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.