Structural Building Inspector

About the role

Safe construction from the ground up – that is our commitment to excellence. If this is your passion too, we may be looking for you. 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.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the Virginia Construction Code as it relates to residential and commercial structures
• Perform on-site inspections of building construction and systems
• 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
• Participate in the development of the Virginia Construction Code representing Chesterfield at the state and national levels

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

You must be able to read and interpret construction documents and plans and use a personal computer and navigate software, which is used to perform your daily job duties.

The 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.

Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and plans
• Ability to use a personal computer and navigate software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to perform physically demanding work

Pay

Building Inspector I - $50,649 – $68,375. Building Inspector II - $56,107 - $75,744. Building Inspector III - $62,154 - $83,906.

Schedule

Shift Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.