Mechanical Inspector

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging and rewarding work as a ­­­­Construction Inspector – Mechanical. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and solve problems.
 
The Department of Development Services promotes staff and customers working in partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with building regulations. We are looking for customer-service minded individuals for our Inspections Branch to provide high quality service to our customers while embracing their essential role as “first preventers.” This position offers paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

Prince William County is the 2nd largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C. and the Northern Virginia area. Prince William County Government is an organization where elected leaders, staff, individuals, families and businesses work together to make Prince William County a community of choice, and has been ranked among the best employers in Virginia on the Forbes list.  We do the right thing for the customer and community every time. We rely on leadership at all levels to achieve our Vision. 

We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities. We offer comprehensive, affordable health care options and other benefits to include:

• Excellent Pay
• The Virginia Retirement System
• Paid accrued annual and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays and 4 personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Enhanced Parental and Medical Leave programs
• Life insurance
• Coverage of infertility treatments 
• "Out-of-network" ground ambulance coverage
• Retiree health insurance credit benefit of $6.50 x years of service (maxed at 30 years)
• Flexible spending programs
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Free access to online courses
• Credit Union membership eligibility
• Hazardous Duty Employee Retirement eligibility after 20yrs of service
• Job security
• Opportunities for career growth, advancement specialization
• And so much more!

Prince William County Government full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information. 

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About This Role: 
This position is responsible for:

• Inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes
• Examining and evaluate construction documents for commercial, industrial, and residential projects
• Educating property owners and tenants, building engineers, contractors, other government agencies, and citizens on regulations and the importance of building safety
• Maintaining inspection reports using a county-provided laptop for added job mobility
• Performing administrative work associated with inspection reports, construction documents, and data entry. 

 Your primary functions in this privileged role will include:  

• Performing mechanical and gas inspections of residential, commercial or industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements
• Performing project research and data entry for documenting inspection results
• Assisting customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction related 

Minimum Requirements: 
High School diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related Mechanical Construction experience

Preferences: 

• 3 or more years of Mechanical Construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of the Virginia Mechanical Code
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents 

Work Schedule: 
This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Special Requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a DMV Records Check
• Completion of a successful pre-employment physical
• Must become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment. 

Starting Salary Range: 
$25.44-$33.05 per hour ($49,608 - $64,447.50 annually)

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $49,608 - $64,448