York County, VA
Building Inspector I/II/III (Electrical)
York County, VA, Yorktown, Virginia, United States, 23690
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
17BI-I/21BI-III-1931 Department:
Building Safety Division:
PDS-BUILDING SAFETY Opening Date:
01/24/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Performs responsible inspection work in ensuring compliance with established codes governing the installation and alteration of electrical systems and equipment. Inspects all phases of electrical installations and alterations for quality of workmanship, materials and safety precautions; interprets, applies, and enforces rules and regulations relating to the construction of new buildings, electrical installations, and the repair of existing buildings. Checks plans and specifications for proposed installation to ensure the codes and ordinances have been followed. Minimum Qualifications
Building Inspector I (starting at $44,030/annually) Graduation from high school and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in construction or as a licensed electrician; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certification as a Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector and complete the Code Academy; or have the ability to become certified and complete within 18 months of hire date.
Building
Inspector II
(starting at $48,547/annually) Graduation from high school and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in construction or as a licensed electrician; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certification as a Residential and Commercial Electrical and Amusement Device Inspector and at least one additional trade certification (Building, Plumbing, or Mechanical) or speciality certification (Residential Energy, Commercial Energy, Fire Protection, or Erosion and Sediment Control). Possession of valid Electrical Journeyman's card.
Building
Inspector III
(starting at $53,518/annually) Graduation from high school and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a certified Residential and/or Commercial Electrical Inspector; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certifications as a Residential Combination Inspector or Commercial Combination Inspector (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical) and Amusement Device Inspector. Possession of valid certification in Plan Review for Electrical and at least one additional trade area (Building, Plumbing, or Mechanical) or speciality (Residential Energy, Commercial Energy, Fire Protection, or Erosion and Sediment Control).
Supplemental Information
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia at all levels.
This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/ inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to report to the worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including amp meters, volt meters, calculators, phase testers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. There is a great deal of walking and standing while performing the inspections, some stooping when checking equipment at pump stations or in crawl spaces/attics, some climbing of ladders and stairs, and occasional lifting of objects weighing between 5-50 pounds.
For a more detailed description:
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01
Which best describes your level of education?
No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None" 03
How many years of experience do you have conducting building inspections for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
04
How many years of experience do you have reviewing construction plans and specifications for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
05
Do you have a Master Electrician License?
Yes No
06
Do you have a valid Electrical and/or Amusement Device Inspector Certification
Yes, Electrical Yes, Amusement Device Yes, Both Electrical and Amusement Device No
07
Select the additional construction code inspection certifications you currently hold from the choices below. (Check all that apply)
None Electrical Structural Fire
08
List the construction code inspection certifications you currently hold, the expiration date, and the name of the agency who issued the certification below. If you do not have these certifications, type "None". 09
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
10
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with this provision?
Yes No
11
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 12
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
17BI-I/21BI-III-1931 Department:
Building Safety Division:
PDS-BUILDING SAFETY Opening Date:
01/24/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Performs responsible inspection work in ensuring compliance with established codes governing the installation and alteration of electrical systems and equipment. Inspects all phases of electrical installations and alterations for quality of workmanship, materials and safety precautions; interprets, applies, and enforces rules and regulations relating to the construction of new buildings, electrical installations, and the repair of existing buildings. Checks plans and specifications for proposed installation to ensure the codes and ordinances have been followed. Minimum Qualifications
Building Inspector I (starting at $44,030/annually) Graduation from high school and one (1) to three (3) years of experience in construction or as a licensed electrician; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certification as a Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector and complete the Code Academy; or have the ability to become certified and complete within 18 months of hire date.
Building
Inspector II
(starting at $48,547/annually) Graduation from high school and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in construction or as a licensed electrician; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certification as a Residential and Commercial Electrical and Amusement Device Inspector and at least one additional trade certification (Building, Plumbing, or Mechanical) or speciality certification (Residential Energy, Commercial Energy, Fire Protection, or Erosion and Sediment Control). Possession of valid Electrical Journeyman's card.
Building
Inspector III
(starting at $53,518/annually) Graduation from high school and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a certified Residential and/or Commercial Electrical Inspector; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional requirements include: Possession of valid certifications as a Residential Combination Inspector or Commercial Combination Inspector (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical) and Amusement Device Inspector. Possession of valid certification in Plan Review for Electrical and at least one additional trade area (Building, Plumbing, or Mechanical) or speciality (Residential Energy, Commercial Energy, Fire Protection, or Erosion and Sediment Control).
Supplemental Information
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia at all levels.
This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/ inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to report to the worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor. Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including amp meters, volt meters, calculators, phase testers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. There is a great deal of walking and standing while performing the inspections, some stooping when checking equipment at pump stations or in crawl spaces/attics, some climbing of ladders and stairs, and occasional lifting of objects weighing between 5-50 pounds.
For a more detailed description:
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01
Which best describes your level of education?
No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None" 03
How many years of experience do you have conducting building inspections for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
04
How many years of experience do you have reviewing construction plans and specifications for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
05
Do you have a Master Electrician License?
Yes No
06
Do you have a valid Electrical and/or Amusement Device Inspector Certification
Yes, Electrical Yes, Amusement Device Yes, Both Electrical and Amusement Device No
07
Select the additional construction code inspection certifications you currently hold from the choices below. (Check all that apply)
None Electrical Structural Fire
08
List the construction code inspection certifications you currently hold, the expiration date, and the name of the agency who issued the certification below. If you do not have these certifications, type "None". 09
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes No
10
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with this provision?
Yes No
11
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 12
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question