Job Summary

$50,732 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits 

Performs responsible (Inspector I/II) or experienced (Inspector III) work inspecting new and remodeled residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Manufactured Home Safety Regulations, Virginia Industrialized Building Safety Regulations, Virginia Amusement Device Regulations, federal and state laws, and local ordinances; serves as a technical representative of the Building Official.

There are three levels of Inspector distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Inspector I: $50,732 / year or higher DOQ
Inspector II: $54,282 / year or higher DOQ
Inspector III: $58,095 / year or higher DOQ

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial construction work for three system areas (building, plumbing/mechanical/gas, and fire protection) for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and County ordinances.
• Reviews assigned inspection tickets to verify proper sequence of inspections; plans and organizes daily inspection route.
• Maintains effective working relationships with the plans examiners, contractors, building owners, and the public.
• Provides customer service to the public and internal customers, in person, over the telephone, or online.
• Investigates and reports Damage Assessments as needed following major weather events.
• (Inspector II) Serves as a Combination Inspector performing combination inspections in various trades.
• (Inspector III) Performs a broad range of advanced inspections in residential and commercial construction work in one or more system areas (building, plumbing/mechanical/gas, fire protection) for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and County ordinances; assists with plan reviews.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, preferably supplemented by courses in building construction technology.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Master or Journeyman Plumbing, mechanical Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) certification preferred or equivalent certifications as determined by the department.
• Must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.
• Knowledge of the codes, principles, techniques, and equipment used in one or more of the system areas of building, plumbing/mechanical/gas, and fire protection; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer service.
• Skill in the use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform a broad range of inspection and plan reviews for residential and commercial structures; recognize deficiencies in the work and effective corrective measures; maintain effective working relationships with contractors, building owners, and the public; enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

Position Level Requirements

Inspector I • Some experience in building construction or inspections.
• Must possess or be able to obtain with 18 months of employment both Commercial and Residential Inspector certifications in the appropriate subject area (building, plumbing/mechanical, or electric) from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

Inspector II • Considerable experience in building construction or inspections.
• Certification as Inspector I.
• Must possess a Residential or Commercial Combination Inspector certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

Inspector III • Extensive experience in building construction or inspections.
• Certification as Inspector II.
• Must possess a Plan Review certification in the appropriate subject area (building, plumbing/mechanical, or electric) AND either a Residential Energy or Commercial Energy Inspection or Fire Protection General certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.

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