Residential Combination Inspector

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Full Time Regular EEO4 Officials Admin Charlottesville, VA, US

21 days ago Requisition

Full-Time, 12 months

Exempt, Pay Grade 30

Performs various functions relating to the enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) that ensures safety to life and property from all hazards incident to building design, construction, use, repair, removal or demolition.

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• Performs multidisciplinary inspections including but not limited to residential building, electrical, mechanical, gas, fire suppression, and plumbing inspections and re‑inspections for compliance with approved plans.
• Reads and interprets building plans and specifications for compliance.
• Issues correction notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when violations exist.
• Provides technical code assistance and information to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
• Prepares a variety of correspondences and reports concerning code compliance matters to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
• Attends training opportunities to keep abreast of code changes and new products used in construction practices and those required by the VUSBC.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge required:
  • Knowledge of technical, legal, and administrative aspects of codes, inspection practices, material and methods including but not limited to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, gas, and fire suppression codes and enforcement practices.
  • Principles and practices of building, planning, engineering and zoning in local government settings.
• Skills required:
  • Strong leadership and management skills emphasizing team building and cross‑divisional efforts.
  • Superior emotional intelligence and effective exercise of professional judgment.
  • Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite tools, and other tools essential to effective performance of this position
• Abilities required:
  • Demonstrate exceptional and accurate verbal and written communication skills in preparing reports, presentations and studies, and conveying complex and challenging topics.
  • Deal effectively with sensitive and sometimes adverse situations and individuals using tact and diplomacy, especially with building industry, members of the public, fellow employees, agency representatives, and elected officials.
  • Comprehend codes and keep abreast of code updates on regulations, materials, and new technologies. of various code violations from all code references.
  • Deal effectively with building industry experts, professionals, the public, staff, elected and agency officials.
  • Detect violation of various codes in various stages.
  • Work independently and in a team environment. Ability to make independent, accurate, and appropriate decisions.
  • Read and interpret building plans and federal, state and local codes.
  • Legally operate a motor vehicle in Virginia.

• Graduation from high school with 3 years of construction or related experience.
• First residential inspector certification to be acquired within 12 months of employment as a residential building inspector as outlined by the Virginia Certification Standards. Requires Virginia certification within 24 months of employment, residential electrical inspector, residential mechanical inspector, residential plumbing inspector and fire inspector.
• May require additional certification requirements as outlined by the Virginia Certification Standards.
• Minimum of five years of construction experience or the equivalent plus at least two years of experience as a building inspector.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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• Frequent visits to construction project locations, traversing uneven terrain and obstructions, possibly in adverse weather conditions, walking for extended periods of time, stooping, and climbing up…