Building Codes Combination Inspector

The Building Codes Combination Inspector is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $26.15 - $28.76 per hour (equivalent to $54,392 - $59,820 annually). The exact salary will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

You are the ideal candidate for this position if you have a desire to work both in the field and an office environment while performing a variety of work related to inspections of all phases of building plans and construction.

As a Building Codes Combination Inspector, you’ll be responsible for essential duties to ensure regulatory compliance and community safety, including conducting inspections and re‑inspections of residential and commercial structures across electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, and property maintenance areas. You will interpret building plans and specifications for compliance, issue correction notices and stop‑work orders when construction projects do not adhere to standards.

In the role, you’ll evaluate existing buildings for hazards, structural issues, or improper use. You will also manage code violation complaints for buildings and property maintenance and navigate enforcement challenges per office policies, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), and in consultation with the Building Official or another supervisor. You may also be required to provide court testimony on code violations.

You’ll prepare monthly inspection reports and draft property violation maintenance letters, maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with VUSBC. You’ll offer expert assistance to citizens, contractors, and builders, discuss complex code compliance matters, and perform basic plan reviews to ensure all construction projects meet legal and safety standards.

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by coursework in a variety of inspection specialties or related field and considerable (3–5 years) experience in one or more of the building construction trades. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to be on‑call for off‑hours emergency response and participate in a rotating, stand‑by work program.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred but not required for consideration.

• Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Combination Residential Inspector or the ability to obtain this certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date.
• Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Combination Commercial Inspector and Property Maintenance Inspector or the ability to obtain the certification within thirty‑six (36) months of hire date.

The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review; and
• Criminal background check.

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & Mission Square), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.