Combination Building Inspector II

Job Summary:
The position of Combination Building Inspector II performs inspections of residential and commercial construction, alterations, repairs, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the County Code. This position combines field and office activities with typically more than 50% of the job performed in the field.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
• Do the right thing
• Inspect residential and commercial construction, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and gas installations for compliance with approved plans and all applicable codes.
• Exercise technical judgment in enforcing applicable codes and regulations
• Answer inquiries and investigate complaints
• Document and maintain detailed records and reports of inspections, advise what and when corrective action is required
• Probe or visually check condition of soil to ensure it is tightly compacted before footings are poured
• Ensure continued appropriate personal professional development to achieve and maintain excellent performance in the conduct of job duties and general compliance with workplace rules and regulations
• Manage time and work individually and in teams to meet or exceed performance standards
• Assist co-workers and other County employees to achieve work tasks, goals and standards
• Strictly observes all applicable safety rules and regulations, including the wearing of protective apparel
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in general building construction, materials, practices, and methods of design required.
• Any combination of education and experience that may confer equivalent knowledge, may be considered.
• Must possess all four (4) Residential inspection certifications iissued by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
• Must obtain all four (4) Commerical Building Inspection Certifications issued by the Virginia Department and Housing and Community Development within 18 months of hire
• Thorough knowledge of County and related (Uniform Statewide Building Code, etc.) codes and ordinances pertaining to building construction, alternation and repair
• Ability to detect structural and other public safety and compliance deficiencies and clearly and accurately communicate requirements for correction orally and in writing
• Ability to document and maintain detailed and accurate records and prepare reports
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in progress
• Must possess excellent communication skills, maintain effective and courteous relationships and have the ability to work effectively with other employees, owners, contractors, and the public
• Must possess a general knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, gas, or electrical systems.
• Must possess a valid VA driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to evaluate the County Code and recommend potential amendments to the Building Official

Physical Demands/Special Work Environment:
• Constantly operates a computer, other office equipment. These tasks involve movement such as picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body across all types of terrain and obstacles.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Worker must be able to remain at workstation in a stationary position for up to 50% of the time.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to attend meetings, access files, office machines; to interact with County employees.
• The person in this position frequently communicates and exchanges information with design professionals, owners, developers, consultants, co-workers, officials and members of the general public to support, promote, and achieve County goals and objectives
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The person in this position constantly moves or traverses’ uneven terrain, common to construction sites to complete inspections as required by the Building Codes
• Constantly operates vehicles, uses tools or inspection related equipment, to access locations or equipment requiring inspection.
• Constantly ascends/descends, works atop and traverses across ladders, scaffolds, and other construction.
• Constantly positions themselves at, below, or above ground level to access locations requiring inspections.
• Ability to perform building inspections by walking occasional long distances where uneven terrain is present. Employee may need to ascend ladders, scaffolds or other construction related apparatus to arrive at locations requiring inspection
• Must be able to visually observe, detect and/or identify hazards, then adapt accordingly to the environment to fulfill job duties.
• Constantly works in outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards and atmospheric conditions
• Frequently exposured to industry hazards including but not limited to dust, falls and other construction environment related hazards

Reports to: Development Services Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Botetourt County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.