Electrical Inspector

About This Role

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging, and rewarding work as a Construction Inspector – Electrical. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems. The Department of Development Services promotes staff and customers working in a partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with building regulations. We are looking for customer-service minded individuals for our Inspections Branch to provide high quality service to our customers while embracing their essential role as “first prev enters.”

This position offers paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

• Inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes
• Examining and evaluate construction documents for commercial, industrial, and residential projects
• Educating property owners and tenants, building engineers, contractors, other government agencies, and citizens on regulations and the importance of building safety
• Maintaining inspection reports using a county-provided laptop for added job mobility
• Performing administrative work associated with inspection reports, construction documents, and data entry
• Performing responsible Electrical inspections of Residential, Commercial, or Industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements
• Performing Project Research and data entry for documenting inspection results in the County’s computer-based program
• Assisting customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction related projects

High School diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of electrical construction related experience.

• 3-5 years of Electrical Construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents
• Microsoft Office proficiency

This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week).

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Completion of a successful pre-employment physical
• Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment.

$25.44 - $33.45 Hourly

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. PSLF information is available without a link.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, please consult the official class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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