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Building Inspector

County of Mecklenburg

Qualifications – The building inspector shall have at least three years of experience and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction; building fire or housing inspections; plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades; or fir protection; elevator or property maintenance work. Any combination of education and experience that would confer equivalent knowledge and ability shall shall be deemed to satisfy this requirement. The building inspector shall be certified in the appropriate subject areas within three years of the date of hire by Mecklenburg County.
The successful candidate shall have the ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Bristol Tennessee

The City of Bristol Tennessee is accepting applications for the following position:

Code Enforcement Officer I

Salary: $15.28-22.16/hr DOE

Under direction of Code Administrator, inspects and enforces City, State and Federal codes and ordinances and regulatory requirements on structures and properties throughout the City. H.S. diploma or GED plus 3-5 years related inspection experience. Must obtain Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certifications by International Code Council within 12 months of the date of hire. Possess valid driver’s license. To read additional responsibilities of the position and to apply, candidates must complete an online application and upload a resume at http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx. EOE.

Construction Inspections Supervisor - Building

Prince William County

Construction Inspections Supervisor – Building

An Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION #:	891241
DEPARTMENT:	DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SALARY:	$62,029.50 – $105,300.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 06/13/18

CLOSING DATE: 06/27/18 11:59 PM

INTRODUCTION:

The Prince William County, Department of Development Services, Building Development Division is seeking qualified applicants for a Construction Inspection Supervisor – Building position.

Do you want to work on a high performing supervisory team, which promotes staff and customers working in partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with all regulations? If so, then this is the position for you!

We are looking for a customer service minded individual to provide the highest quality of supervision for our staff and service and respect to our customers.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK, TYPICAL TASKS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The statements in this class specification are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult administrative and technical work supervising building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing inspectors engaged in inspecting commercial, industrial or residential construction projects for compliance with applicable construction codes and life safety standards; does related work as required.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Building Construction Inspections Branch Chief. Exercises supervision over Construction Inspectors and Combination Inspectors.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Plans, organizes, schedules, trains, supervises and reviews work of inspectors;
Reviews plans and specifications of projects and explains requirements to inspectors;
Checks field reports, and conducts quality control inspections to ensure uniformity in construction code enforcement;
Directs or conducts investigations of complaints of construction, installation, alteration or repair defects or existence of unsafe conditions in buildings, structures or electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems, and team inspections such as for changes in use;
Coordinates inspection activities with other county agencies and departments as necessary;
Confers and consults with contractors, developers, the public and code officials regarding code enforcement;
Administers, as assigned, third party engineers’ certification program, erosion control policy enforcements, elevator inspection program and/or cross connections program;
Participates in the Development Project Management Team and in the Building Construction Inspections Branch’s Issue Resolution Process.
Assists in training of Combination Inspectors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code in applicable area: building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing; thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, equipment, construction plans and specifications; ability to compare plans with construction practices; ability to detect code discrepancies; ability to appraise construction for quality and physical depreciation; ability to contact and deal effectively with contractors, builders, property owners, the public, engineers, architects, and State code officials; ability to plan and supervise the work of technical subordinates; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in an engineering related field or codes administration and one of the following: Minimum of five (5) years practical building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing trade or codes administration as required by job assignment plus 1-2 years supervisory experience (relevant trade inspector experience may be substituted for supervisory experience); Virginia Certification as a Construction Inspector or Plans Examiner in job required trade specialty, or four (4) years of accredited undergraduate college education in a related technical field with 3-5 years of practical construction trade experience plus 1-2 years supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass a pre-employment physical.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a DMV record check.
Must be certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Must become a Virginia Certified Residential Combination Inspector within three (3) years of employment.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.pwcgov.org/jobsOUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
4380 Ridgewood Center Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192

hr@pwcgov.org

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.

Prince William County determines the legal employment status of all County employees by utilizing a two step process. Document verification is the first step of the process which is required of all employers as set forth in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The second step in our process is E-Verify, an Internet-based system made available by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. This system permits the County to electronically confirm legal employment status of all new hires.

Job #201204480
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS SUPERVISOR – BUILDING
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Construction Inspections Supervisor – Building Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
		I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement I decline to proceed any further in this process.
*	2.	This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree in an engineering related field or codes administration and one of the following: a) 5+ years experience in the building construction field plus 1-2 years supervisory experience (relevant trade inspector experience may be substituted for supervisory experience), b) Virginia Certification as a Construction Inspector or Plans Examiner in a building trade OR 4 years of accredited undergraduate college education in a building field with 3-5 years of practical construction trade experience, plus 1-2 years supervisory experience. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education section of this application.
		Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering related field or codes administration Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an unrelated field Associate’s Degree in an engineering related field or codes administration Associate’s Degree in an unrelated field H.S. Diploma/GED None of the above
*	3.	Please select the option that best reflects your building construction or codes administration experience. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information entered in the education section of this application.
		7 or more years 6 years 5 years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year No experience
*	4.	Please quantify your supervisory or building trade inspector experience.
		3 or more years of related supervisory experience 3 or more years of building trade inspector experience 1 to 2 years of related supervisory experience 1 to 2 years of building trade inspector experience Less than 1 year of related supervisory experience Less than 1 year of building trade inspector experience None of the above
*	5.	Do you have a Virgina Certification as a Construction Inspector or Plans Examiner in Building Construction?
		Yes No
*	6.	Which of the following Virginia State Certifications – Inspection Levels do you have? Please mark all that are applicable.
		Residential Building Commercial Building Plan Review Building Combination Residential Inspector None
*	7.	I understand that if offered the position, I must become certified by the State of Virginia as a Building Trade Inspector within 18 months and must become a Virginia Certified Residential Combination Inspector within three (3) years of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2012 Edition and effective November 16, 20052, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants and Prince William County requirements.
		Yes No
* Required Question

Plumbing-Mechanical Plan Reviewer

Prince William County

Construction Plans Reviewer – Plumbing/Mechanical

An Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION #:	891228
DEPARTMENT:	DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SALARY:	$55,828.50 – $94,770.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 06/14/18

CLOSING DATE: 06/28/18 11:59 PM

INTRODUCTION:

Prince William County, Department of Development Services, Building Development Division is seeking qualified applicants for a Construction Plans Reviewer – Plumbing/Mechanical position.

Do you want to work in a progressive Department, which promotes staff and customers working in partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with all regulations? We are looking for a customer service minded individual to provide the highest quality of service and respect to our customers.

Do you enjoy working directly with customers, contractors, developers and other industry representatives on a daily basis? If so, this is the position for you!

Entering Salary Range: $55,828.50 – $75,309.00

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK, TYPICAL TASKS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult technical work reviewing construction plans for compliance with state building code; work involves review of construction compliance codes, which is specific to mechanical, plumbing, electrical and/or building module.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Building Construction Review Branch Chief.

TYPICAL TASKS:

GENERAL:

Ensures code compliance for specific building modules or fire modules related to job assignments;
Reviews construction drawings and specifications to ensure that proposed commercial and residential construction projects conform to requirements of state building codes;
Reviews permitted construction documents for commercial, industrial and public construction;
Reviews construction documents and commercial plans to ensure compliance;
Performs related calculations to determine compliance of design with code;
Prepares material evaluations for building official related to specific building construction modules;
Maintains accurate records and files on all plans and specifications reviewed;
Provides review comments specific to code requirements;
Conducts pre-design meetings with architects, engineers and owners to ensure adherence to requirements, and serve as liaison to the public on building code questions;
Discusses and clarifies review comments with project architects;
Prepares technical reports and letters on plans reviewed and inspections performed;
Testifies in court on building code-related matters;
Stays abreast of current code updates, interpretations and accepted practices in the building trade.

BUILDING OR FIRE:

Reviews building plans or fire protection system plans in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building codes;
Checks quality of materials and methods of construction;
Investigates building complaints or fire code related complaints and conditions of buildings where fires have occurred;
Makes inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper uses;
Approves final inspection certificates where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials, issues stop-work orders if necessary;
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders, does basic plan checking to determine compliance with codes;
Testifies in court on code violation cases;
Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.

ELECTRICAL:

Reviews electrical plans for new and existing wiring and electrical installations in residence, business, public and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws and ordinances;
Checks plans and workmanship to see that electrical work complies with ordinances and regulations and recommends methods for improvement;
Investigates complaints of unsafe wiring;
Investigates condition of electrical installations in buildings where fires have occurred and authorizes reconnection of service;
Advises electricians as to the proper location of incoming services and wiring centers;
Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed;
Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders regarding electrical regulations;
Appears in court as a witness;
Reviews reports and correspondence and assists on new or difficult inspection problems and makes inspections or re-inspections;
Receives complaints in regard to defective electrical work and personally disposes of the more difficult enforcement problems;
Supervises the inspection of electrical installations during construction and the examination of completed installations for workmanship and use of proper materials.

PLUMBING:

Studies relation of laws to new developments and recommends necessary revisions of County ordinances;
Reviews plans and specifications for proposed plumbing installations to assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been followed;
Reviews report and correspondence assist on new or difficult inspectional problems and makes inspections or re-inspections;
Studies reaction of laws to new developments and recommends necessary revision of Court ordinances;
Makes detailed check of plans and specifications for proposed plumbing installations to assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed;
Reviews plans for plumbing installations during construction and the examination of completed installations for workmanship and use of proper materials;
Receives complaints in regard to defective plumbing and reviewing difficult enforcement problems;
Responds to customer complaints and advises as to corrective action required;
Appears in court as a witness;
Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.

MECHANICAL:

Reviews mechanical (HVAC) plans for all buildings, new gas piping systems, and energy compliance;
Examines plans, specifications and materials for new and remodeling of various heating/cooling systems for compliance with the Mechanical Code and issuance of permits;
Checks installation and vents of hot water equipment such as automatic gas heaters, automatic electric heaters and other devices designed for domestic use;
Assists and advises contractors on the IRC/IMC mechanical regulations;
Receives complaints in regard to defective mechanical installation and advises corrective solutions;
Makes detailed check of plans and specifications for proposed mechanical installations to assure that pertinent codes and ordinances have been rigidly followed;
Appears in court as a witness;
Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.
Reviews plans for compliance to the Uniform Statewide Building code.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building plans or fire protection system plans and specifications for industrial and commercial projects for compliance in a specific building construction module; thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and fire codes; thorough knowledge of construction plans review, materials, methods of construction, and state code requirements; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with designers and contractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate Degree in engineering in a related field; and 2-3 years construction code experience in building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or fire; or certification by a recognized national professional association for Construction Code Inspectors as a Plans Examiner or Plans Inspector in a specific code.

Special Requirements:

Must pass DMV record check;
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Effective November 16, 2005:

Must become certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment

The above change is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2003 Edition and effective November 16, 2005, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.pwcgov.org/jobsOUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
4380 Ridgewood Center Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192

hr@pwcgov.org

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity.

Job #201204492
CONSTRUCTION PLANS REVIEWER – PLUMBING/MECHANICAL
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Construction Plans Reviewer – Plumbing/Mechanical Supplemental Questionnaire


*	1.	I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
		I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement I decline to proceed any further in this process.
*	2.	This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to Associate’s Degree in engineering or a related field; and 2-3 years construction code experience in plumbing/mechanical; or certification by a recognized national professional association for Construction Code Inspectors as a Plans Examiner or Plans Inspector in plumbing/mechanical. Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education section of this application.
		Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a unrelated field Associate’s Degree in a related field Associate’s Degree in an unrelated field HS/GED None of the above
*	3.	Please select the option that reflects your construction code experience in plumbing/mechanical or codes administration experience. Please make sure that your response is consistent with the information you entered in the education and experience section of this application.
		5 or more years 4 years 3 years 2 years 1 year None of the above
*	4.	Are you certified by a recognized national professional association for Construction Code Inspectors as a Plans Examiner or Plans Inspector in plumbing/mechanical?
		Yes No
*	5.	I understand that if offered the position, I must become certified by the State of Virginia as a Residential and Commercial Plumbing/Mechanical Plans Reviewer within 18 months of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2012 Edition and effective 7/14/14, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.
		Yes No
*	6.	Please select the options that reflect your experience.
		Review Construction Documents Review Alterations of existing construction Review Documents related to the repair of unsafe structures due to damage Coordinate with Property Owners/License Design Professionals/Developers/Contractors to resolve complaints None of the above
*	7.	How many years’ experience do you have reviewing Commercial Plans?
		5 or more years 3 – 4 years 1 – 2 years Less than 1 year None
*	8.	How many years of plan review experience do you have? Please make sure that your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Work History section of your application.
		None 1-2 years experience 3-4 years experience 5 years experience or more
*	9.	Do you have experience in application of energy codes (ASHRAE& IECC)?
		Yes No
*	10.	How many years of experience in the application of energy codes (ASHRAE& IECC)do you have? Please make sure that your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Work History section of your application.
		None 1-2 years experience 3-4 years experience 5 years experience or more
*	11.	Which of the following Virginia State Certifications – Plan Review Level do you have? Please mark all that are applicable.
		Residential Mechanical Commercial Mechanical Plan Review Mechanical Residential Plumbing Commercial Plumbing Plan Review Plumbing Combination Residential Inspector None
* Required Question

Director of Code Compliance/Chief Building Official

County of Spotsylvania

Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and technical inspection work in the administration of the Code Compliance Department. Work involves management of the department and enforcement of and ensuring compliance with established codes governing building trades. Employee is responsible for reviewing plans and specifications for new construction. Employee must check plans and specifications for proposed installation to ensure the codes and ordinances have been followed. The Director reports to the County Administrator. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, and six (6) to nine (9) years of supervisory experience in building inspection, or engineering; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must be a Certified Building Official. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be a certified inspector in all areas of inspection. Salary: $88,579 to $115,153 (DOQ). Deadline: Until Filled.

Employment Opportunities

Building Inspector

Code Enforcement Officer I

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Construction Inspections Supervisor - Building

Plumbing-Mechanical Plan Reviewer

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