Electrical Inspector

Job Title

Electrical Inspector

The Loudoun County, Virginia Department of Building and Development (Department) is seeking an electrical inspector to conduct field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and NEC codes and local ordinances. The Electrical Inspector position is responsible for:

• Conducting all assigned field inspections of commercial/residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and NEC.
• Maintaining a record of each inspection result in the County database system.
• Maintaining strict compliance with inspection time limitations established by the Building Official to meet the intent of the USBC.
• Maintaining a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Managing/participating in special projects, as assigned.
• Attending all mandatory training as required by title 36 of the Code of Virginia and ensuring required electrical inspector certifications are current.
• Proactively providing technical information to owners, contractors, architects, and the public in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Responding to all phone inquiries the same day received.
• Communicating professionally with other staff members and customers.

The ideal candidate will be organized, team oriented, exhibit a high level of self-motivation, interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, County officials, contractors, and the public and integrity. The ideal candidate can solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision and will have a working knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state and federal) surrounding building code regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a background in construction. The successful candidate will also excel in areas such as communication, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem solving, and teamwork.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

High school diploma or equivalent (technical coursework in building preferred); four (4) years of construction related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must undergo criminal and DMV background checks. Must become certified by the Virginia State Department of Housing and Community Development as a Residential & Commercial Electrical Inspector within one year of starting employment and maintain the required certifications in accordance with Virginia Certification Standards.

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at  or email Human Resources.

1 Harrison Street SE Leesburg, Virginia, 20175

Phone:

Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov