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Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.
Join our dynamic team within Land Development Services (LDS) as a Combination Inspector. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of commercial and residential structures in Fairfax County. We are looking for a skilled Combination Inspector who is committed to upholding the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) standards and ensuring the well-being of our community.
Further duties include are not limited to:- Inspect building elements of residential structures under the supervision of a Supervising Combination Inspector.
- Examine and evaluate building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems for compliance with the VUSBC.
- Prepare comprehensive documentation related to inspection outcomes and record results in the county database.
- Investigate complaints related to new construction and existing structures to ensure compliance with building codes.
- Communicate regulations and code requirements effectively to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and citizens.
Note: This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work regardless of the emergency situation (weather, transportation, other disaster).- Employment Standards
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus four years of residential construction and/or inspection experience for positions assigned to residential inspections or four years of commercial construction and/or inspection experience for positions assigned to commercial inspections.
Click here to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to"CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.
- For positions assigned as Commercial Inspectors, certification by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD), the following certifications are required within 18 months of appointment:
- VDHCD Commercial Building Inspector
- VDHCD Commercial Electrical Inspector
- VDHCD Commercial Mechanical Inspector
- VDHCD Commercial Plumbing Inspector
- For positions assigned as Residential Inspectors, certification by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD), the following certifications are required within 18 months of appointment:
- VDHCD Residential Building Inspector
- VDHCD Residential Electrical Inspector
- VDHCD Residential Mechanical Inspector
- VDHCD Residential Plumbing Inspector
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving records check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Inspection experience with a concentration in residential one- and two-family dwellings. Inspection experience with commercial buildings.
- Knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the model code reference documents.
- Experience reading and interpreting residential and commercial building plans.
- Ability to enter data into a personal or laptop computer.
- Experience organizing and conducting training classes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Customer service skills or public contact experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs, to climb step ladders and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment. Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop and work in uncomfortable conditions. Ability to distinguish colors of wiring. Ability to go up and down steep inclines. Able to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Able to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to reach with arms extended above the head. Ability to walk and adequately maneuver in an outside/inside environment. Ability to walk/traverse through and over various terrain. Ability to work in adverse weather. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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