Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career where your work affects the community on a daily basis? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, Arlington County’s fully-accredited, award-winning Inspection Services Division is looking for you!

Arlington County’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) is looking for two senior level architectural/technical professionals to join its Plan Review team. These positions are responsible for examining construction documents for commercial structures, including new construction, additions, and alterations to existing buildings to ensure compliance with the building design standards as adopted by the State of Virginia as part of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC).  Projects are complex due to size, multiplicity of structures, advanced design of installed systems, and advanced construction methods and techniques.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing and approving construction documents for compliance with the International Building Code, International Residential Code, and VUSBC as applicable;
• Interpreting and enforcing codes, regulations and ordinances;
• Conducting field visits to evaluate buildings and systems as needed, and conducting field surveys of buildings as requested;
• Providing code consultation services to builders, developers, engineers, property owners, architects and other governmental agencies;
• Representing the division and the county at meetings and public hearings as required; and
• Developing, participating in, and defending code change proposals at local, state, and national arenas.

These positions may also be responsible for reviewing other projects such as one and two-family dwellings.

The successful candidates will possess the following skills:

• Considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply modern principles and practices of building and architectural technical field;
• Knowledge of, and a commitment to, customer-service and client-focused service-delivery systems;
• Knowledge of computer applications relevant to the field;
• Skill in reaching agreement with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and government professionals to bring about compliance with applicable permitting, engineering, and code requirements;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff, community representatives, clients and professional peers; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Assignments require analytical thinking and are performed in accordance with accepted code standards and applicable legal ordinances and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree or technical school program equivalent in a field related to construction specialty (building) plus three years’ progressively responsible experience in area of specialization which includes experience working with construction plans.

Substitution: Completion of the requirements for graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering related to area of specialization may substitute for the Associates Degree and two years of experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Desirable:

• Working experience with the International Building Code and International Residential Code;
• Experience reading and interpreting construction documents, specifications, codes, regulations and/or ordinances;
• Experience responding to public inquiries;
• Certification by International Code Council (ICC) or the State of Virginia as a Commercial Building Plans Examiner; and
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering.

For more information and to apply online please go to https://careers.arlingtonva.us

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a supportive team of local government professionals in a community with an excellent quality of life?  Powhatan County is the Richmond region’s best kept secret for work-life balance while being a short drive from the capital city’s amenities.

• Department: Community Development
• Compensation: $40,841
• Hours: Full-Time
• Deadline:  Open until filled, with preference given to applications received by Friday, August 4, 2017.

Powhatan County is seeking a Building/Erosion & Sediment Inspector to perform inspections on all phases of construction including residential and commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building and property maintenance inspections.  This position also performs erosion and sediment control inspections on single-family residential development.  Reads and interprets building plans and specifications for compliance during inspections; issues correction of notices, reviews assigned inspection tickets, performs daily inspections; provides customer service, maintains effective working relationships with citizens, contractors and staff, and performs other duties as required.

The position requires a valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, in addition to at least two years’ experience in building construction or inspections. Must be able to obtain E&S Inspector certification from the State Department of Environmental Quality and Combination Residential Inspector certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development within one year, and Combined Commercial Inspector certification within three years of date of hire.

Please use the County’s website to submit a completed application and detailed resume. A PDF version is also available for download and can be emailed to HumanResources@powhatanva.gov.  You may obtain a paper copy  at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139.

Position open until filled, with preference given to applications received by Friday, August 4, 2017.

Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace
Powhatan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply.  Powhatan County is a Drug Free Workplace.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a supportive team of local government professionals in a community with an excellent quality of life?  Powhatan County is the Richmond region’s best kept secret for work-life balance while being a short drive from the capital city’s amenities.

• Department: Community Development
• Compensation: $40,841
• Hours: Full-Time
• Deadline:  Open until filled

Powhatan County is seeking a Building Inspector to perform inspections on all phases of construction including residential and commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building and property maintenance inspections. Reads and interprets building plans and specifications for compliance during inspections; issues correction of notices, reviews assigned inspection tickets, performs daily inspections; provides customer service, maintains effective working relationships with citizens, contractors and staff, and performs other duties as required.

The position requires a valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, in addition to at least two years’ experience in building construction or inspections. Must be able to obtain Combination Residential Inspector certification within one year and Combined Commercial Inspector certification within three years of date of hire.

Please use the County’s website to submit a completed application and detailed resume. A PDF version is also available for download.  You may obtain a paper copy  at 3834 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA 23139.

Position open until filled.

Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace
Powhatan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply.  Powhatan County is a Drug Free Workplace.

Position Closes August 1, 2017.

Entry level salary: $41,512 – $45,663 DOQ/DOE.

Position is located in the Development Services Center of the Community Development Department.

To view the official job description and/or to apply, please visit www.hampton.gov/HIRE.

City of Harrinsonburg invites applications for the position of:

Building Codes Combination Inspector

SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 07/10/17
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:

Community Development. Full-time position with benefits. Preferred hiring range depends upon qualifications (full salary range is $36,504.00 – $59,571.20). Position performs residential and commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building and property maintenance inspections and re-inspections; reads and interprets building plans and specifications for compliance during inspections; issues correction notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when construction is not being completed in compliance with regulations (regarding methods and/or materials). Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions, structural failures or improper use; receives complaints in regard to both existing and new building or property maintenance code violations and manages enforcement difficulties in accordance with office policies, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), and/or through consultation with the Building Official or other supervisor; testifies in court on code violation cases, as needed; creates monthly reports of inspections performed, writes property violation maintenance letters and records documentation of inspection results in accordance with VUSBC. Provides assistance and answers questions from private citizens, contractors, builders and others and confers with them concerning code compliance matters and also performs basic plan reviews to determine compliance with codes.

Requires thorough knowledge of: all types of building construction materials and methods and stages of construction so that, when possible, violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected; Commonwealth of VA building and related codes and laws and ordinances. Requires ability to: detect poor workmanship, inferior materials, and hazards of fire and collapse; read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process; communicate effectively and tactfully with building owners, contractors, the public, and City employees while maintaining a positive and efficient working relationship; use standard office equipment including appropriate hardware and software. Physical Requirements: This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, fingering, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, noise, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED supplemented by coursework in a variety of inspection specialties or related field and considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual abilities are a plus. Valid driver’s license, required.

Special Requirements:

• Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Combination Residential Inspector or the ability to obtain this certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date;
• Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Combination Commercial Inspector or the ability to obtain the certification within thirty-six (36) months of hire date;
•  Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Property Maintenance Inspector or the ability to obtain the certification within thirty-six (36) months of hire date;
•  Participation in a rotating, stand-by work program and on call for off hours emergency response. Successful applicants for this position will be subject to a DMV record check and must complete a satisfactory credit history review, drug screen and criminal background check.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: To Apply: All candidates must complete a City of Harrisonburg online employment application in order to be considered. The position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/10/2017) The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid leave and holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540.432.8920 540.432.7796 employment@harrisonburgva.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer Job #5601 – (July 2017) BUILDING CODES COMBINATION INSPECTOR CM