Building Code Inspector or Senior Building Code Inspector
Job Location:
Shenandoah County, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Shenandoah County is accepting applications for the position of Building Code Inspector or Senior Building Code Inspector. The Building Code Inspector performs intermediate technical work in the inspection of all phases of building plans and construction; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Building Official.Candidates may be considered for appointment as Senior Building Code Inspector based upon certifications experience and demonstrated ability. The job descriptions for both positions will be linked at the bottom of this posting.
- Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential dwellings and residential structures for compliance with adopted building plumbing electrical or mechanical codes.
- Reviews residential plans; maintains appropriate building permit records and files; prepares required reports.
- Receives and responds to complaints in regard to defective construction and takes appropriate enforcement action.
- Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions structural failures or improper uses.
- Where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials issues warnings and stop work order if necessary.
- Answers questions from private citizens contractors and builders; does basic plan checking to determine compliance with codes.
- Confers with contractors and owners on code compliance matters.
- Reviews building plans and specifications for compliance with codes.
- Testifies in court on code violation cases.
- Makes reports and keeps records regarding inspections.
- Performs residential erosion and sediment control inspections.
- Uses GPS location tool to mark building locations.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in one or more of the building construction trades supplemented by coursework in a variety of inspection specialties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of appropriate electrical plumbing mechanical and building codes certification issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector through the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
- Knowledge of standard office practices procedures equipment and techniques.
- Knowledge of business English spelling and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs for the purposes of creating and formatting documents graphs presentations databases and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods and of stages of construction during which possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
- Knowledge of state building and related codes and laws and ordinances.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing in a highly interactive team-oriented work environment.
- Ability to detect poor workmanship inferior materials and hazards of fire and collapse.
- Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in process.
- Ability to use firmness and tact in enforcing building codes.
- Ability to record information and inspections for permanent records.
- Ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources.
- Ability to perform and organize work independently.
- Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management details without referral to supervisor.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners contractors associates and the general public.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work.
The annual starting pay range for the FLSA non-exempt position of Building Code Inspector is $49477.89-$56899.58 commensurate with qualifications experience and internal equity. Those considered for appointment as Senior Building Code Inspector will be hired at a starting pay range of$57276.85 - $65868.38.The County offers an excellent benefits package including Virginia Retirement System health and dental insurance vacation and sick leave and holidays. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment post-offer drug screening and background check.
The County application and position description are available at or in the Office of the County Administrator 600 North Main Street Suite 102 Woodstock VA 22664 . Qualified applicants should submit a complete application cover letter and resume in person or by mail to the attention of Shenandoah County Human Resources 600 North Main Street Suite 102 Woodstock Virginia 22664. Applications may also be submitted electronically to .
The position is open until filled with a first review of applications on Thursday November 12 2026.
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Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
