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.
Inspects residential structures, and non-structural elements of commercial structures. Examines and evaluates building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in residential and commercial structures for conformance with the Virginia uniform statewide building code (VUSBC). Prepares documentation related to the outcome of inspections and records inspection results in county database. Investigates complaints related to new construction and existing structures. Communicates regulations to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and citizens. Maintains mandatory licenses/certifications and technical proficiency in building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, and systems. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to drive to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and/or conferences. Works under the Supervision of a Supervising Combination Inspector.
Note: This position is considered “essential personnel” and will be required to report to work regardless of the emergency situation (weather, transportation, other disaster).
Multiple positions may be filled from this job announcement.
Employment Standards
Click here to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”
- Inspection experience with a concentration in either commercial or residential electrical construction.
- Knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
- Experience reading and interpreting commercial or residential building and electrical construction documents and plans.
- Two or more years installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
- Ability to size feeder and grounding conductors
- Ability to enter detailed data into a tablet or computer.
- Experience organizing and conducting training classes.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills or public contact experience.
- Experience setting-up and conducting virtual meetings on multiple platforms.
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
All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to distinguish colors of wiring. Ability to work in adverse weather. Ability 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 walk/traverse through and over various terrain. Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs. Ability to reach with arms extended above the head. Ability to go up and down steep inclines. Ability to walk and adequately maneuver in an outside/inside environment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A panel interview, may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ***, 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. EEO/AA/TTY.