Plumbing Specialist

Prince William County’s Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging, and rewarding work as a Plumbing Construction Inspection Specialist. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and assist with project resolution with a focus on the County’s Targeted Industry Program. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then this is the place for you.

The Construction Inspections Specialist – Plumbing offers a tremendous opportunity for you to use your expertise in construction, code enforcement and project management to assist targeted industry stake holders throughout the construction lifecycle of their projects. We are looking for a customer service and team oriented individual motivated to provide the highest quality of service and respect to our customers and staff, while embracing their essential role as "first preventers”. Strong communication and people skills combined with superior problem-solving skills is essential for success. The Department of Development Services promotes staff and customers working in partnership through effective and efficient development processes to ensure compliance with all regulations. 

This position offers paid annual, holiday and sick leave, several medical, dental and vision plans, uniforms, a county issued vehicle in addition to paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

About This Role: 

• Serves as the lead inspector for projects as assigned by the construction supervisor
• Performs trade specific inspections 
• Research’s and monitors targeted industry projects
• Can communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establishes and nurtures effective working relationships
• Coordinates and leads pre-construction meetings
• Responsible for documenting meeting minutes 
• Attends multi-disciplinary internal meetings and provides input
• Performs data entry using the county’s computer-based programs for documenting project life cycle
• Assist the supervisor with the development and presentation of in-house training curriculum 
• Serve as a member on Department/Division Process Action Teams

Minimum Requirements: 

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 year of related (plumbing construction) experience.

Preferences:                   

• 3 years (or more) construction experience 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Working knowledge of local and State construction codes        

Work Schedule: 

This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week.

Special Requirements: 

• Valid Driver’s License - must pass a DMV records check
• Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical 
• Become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official within 18 months of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2015 Edition and effective 9/4/18, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.
• Become certified as a Virginian Residential Combination Inspector within 3 years of employment

Starting Salary Range: 

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

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. Click here to review the full class description. 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 : $32 - $59