Employment Opportunities

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: Hiring Range $45,027 – $56,284
• Hours: Full-Time
• Deadline:  Open until filled

Powhatan County is accepting applications from qualified candidates to serve as the County’s Building Plan Reviewer.  This position is responsible for reviewing building plans and performing building inspections, when needed, to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Primary duties include plan review, investigation of proposed building sites for shrink-swell soils, providing assistance to citizens and contractors regarding the review and inspection process, and other duties as required. This position reports to the Building Official.

This position requires a knowledge and competency associated with building plan review; shall have at least three years of experience in building construction, fire or housing inspections, to include field work in plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  High school degree mandatory; additional training or education strongly preferred.  Certifications in Plan Review for residential and commercial plan review must be obtained from DHCD, one within eighteen months and the second within thirty-six months of employment.  May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Building Official.

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.

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.

Go to www.powhatanva.gov for more information, including a full job description.

Please click here and look for “Environmental/Zoning Inspector I” then click apply.

DUTIES:

• Under general supervision of the Zoning Administrator, the purpose of the position is to ensure compliance with and enforce of the town’s zoning regulations and standards; educate residents and businesses regarding zoning regulations
• Responsible of fostering positive community relationships through excellent customer service, consistent and balanced enforcement
• Position achieves compliance with the applicable regulations through site investigations; written and oral communication with residential and commercial property owners, tenants, managers and business owners.
• A fully trained community inspector will be able to explain land use concepts both orally and in writing, in English and Spanish
• Investigate complaints, perform inspections and re-inspections in private dwellings as well as commercial establishments. Perform morning and/or evening observations as needed
• Create and maintain paper case files including filing and copying of printouts, notes, photos and other related material
• Works with Community Development planning staff to ensure adherence to Architectural Review Board, Heritage Preservation Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Town Council and administrative decisions.

  REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree preferred, in planning or related field. Or:
• High school diploma or GED, and minimum of two years of experience in enforcement/planning or zoning to include reading and applying zoning ordinance language
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Proficient in oral and written English Oral and written Spanish proficiency preferred. If not proficient, classes/training for proficiency in Spanish may be required
• Virginia Zoning Official certification within three years of employment

SALARY: 

• $51, 839 – 68,401 depending on qualifications

HOURS:

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. occasional early morning, weekend and nighttime inspections

LOCATION:

• 1481 Sterling Road

COUNTY OF CULPEPER
302 North Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
http://web.culpepercounty.gov

Invites Applications for the Position of: COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY RANGE
$18.38 – $28.49 – Hourly
$3,186.16 – $4,938.55 – Monthly
$38,233.92 – $59,262.57 – Annually
OPENING DATE: 10/05/18
CLOSING DATE: 10/19/18 11:59 PM

DESCRIPTION:
Performs administrative and technical work for the enforcement of the provisions of the Virginia
Uniform Statewide Building Code, USBC.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Reviews commercial and residential building plans for new construction, additions,
remodeling, etc.
2. Performs commercial and residential field inspections for new construction, additions,
remodeling, etc
3. Provides feedback to customers on code issues; forwards code interpretations from
the Building Official

Please see online description and application for more details.

 BUILDING INSPECTOR

COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA

The County of Washington, Virginia is presently seeking applications for the position of Building Inspector under the direction of the County Building & Development Services Director. Enforces building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. Salary range based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with benefits.

A complete Position Description along with an Application for Employment may be obtained through the Human Resources Department, Washington County Government Center, 1 Government Center Place, Suite A, Abingdon, Virginia 24210 or via the County website www.washcova.com.  Applications will be accepted until October 29, 2018. Washington County, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.