Overview
Wise County, VA is accepting applications for a full-time Building/Code Inspector position in the county Building & Zoning Department. Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.
Responsibilities
* Under the direction of the Building & Code Official, the position is responsible for performing skilled inspection work in enforcing compliance with regulations related to construction, design, and use of buildings, and ensuring that building codes, health and safety, construction standards and zoning ordinances are met and does related work as required.
Qualifications
* Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Thorough knowledge of building construction materials, practices and methods of design; thorough knowledge of Boca Basic Building Code; ability to detect structural and other faults and to recommend corrective actions; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints accurately, and to compare them with construction in process; ability to maintain effective working relationships with building owners and contractors; good physical condition.
* Position requires at least 5 years of experience in building construction work with an emphasis on electrical, plumbing and carpentry or completion of a standard high school or vocational school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employee must pass Basic Residential Building Inspector course and complete the DHCD Core Class within 12 months of appointment. Employee must obtain two or more certifications within 18 months of appointment.
Salary
Anticipated annual salary range is $40,000 - $46,000 depending on qualifications.
Application and Contact
Applications may be obtained from the County Administrator’s Office or downloaded from the County’s website at www.wisecounty.org. The position will remain open until it is filled by a qualified candidate.
Please submit applications to:
Wise County Administrator’s Office
ATTN: Michael W. Hatfield
P. O. Box 570
Wise, Virginia 24293
hatfield_m@wisecountyva.gov
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Michael W. Hatfield
County Administrator
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