Mechanical Inspector, Prince William County VA, Woodbridge, VA
Prince William County VA -
Woodbridge, VA,
US
Mechanical Inspector
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Job description
Salary: $25.44 - $48.52 Hourly
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (PF)
Job Number: 202408895
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 05/29/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B23
Starting Salary: $25.44 - $31.90 per hour ($49,3608 - $62,205 annually)
Introduction
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 a 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!
We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans.
If you are customer-service focused, APPLY TODAY!
Prince William County Government....SEE YOURSELF HERE!
ABOUT THIS ROLEYour primary functions in this privileged role will include:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related (Mechanical Construction or codes administration) experience.
PREFERENCES
Schedule Requirements
This position works Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (37.5 hours per week)
Special Requirements
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.
To view the class description in its entirety, click
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.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
02
This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related (Mechanical Construction or codes administration) experience. Select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.
03
Quantify your years of mechanical construction or codes administration experience.
04
Which of the following Virginia State Certifications - Inspection Level do you have? Please select all that are applicable.
05
Which Tradesman License do you have?
06
What level of computer experience do you have?
07
Do you have experience working with the Virginia Mechanical Code?
08
Do you have experience interpreting construction plans and documents?
09
Do you have experience analyzing and evaluating as-built construction systems and assemblies?
10
Select the projects areas you have experience examining and evaluating construction documents for.
11
Select the groups you have experience educating on regulations and the importance of building safety.
12
Quantify your years of experience assisting customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction related projects.
13
Do you have experience performing mechanical and gas inspections of residential, commercial or industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements?
14
Do you have experience performing project research and data entry for documenting inspection results?
15
You understand that if offered the position, you must become certified by the State of Virginia as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and Mechanical Commercial Inspector within 18 months of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2009 Edition and effective March 1, 2011, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.
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Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (PF)
Job Number: 202408895
Department: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Division: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 05/29/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: B23
Starting Salary: $25.44 - $31.90 per hour ($49,3608 - $62,205 annually)
Introduction
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 a 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!
We are a continuous learning organization, providing no-cost access to training and career development opportunities; comprehensive, affordable health care options; generous leave accrual; paid holidays and personal days; VA State Retirement and 401 and 457 investment plans.
If you are customer-service focused, APPLY TODAY!
Prince William County Government....SEE YOURSELF HERE!
ABOUT THIS ROLEYour primary functions in this privileged role will include:
- Inspecting commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other related codes.
- Examining and evaluating 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.
- Perform administrative work associated with inspection reports, construction documents, and data entry.
- 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 projects
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related (Mechanical Construction or codes administration) 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
- Experience analyzing and evaluating as-built construction systems and assemblies
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to handle a fast paced inspection environment, and adapt to daily changes especially when conducting inspections.
Schedule Requirements
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. 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
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.
To view the class description in its entirety, click
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.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
01
I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.
- I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
02
This position requires a High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of related (Mechanical Construction or codes administration) experience. Select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.
- Associate's degree or higher
- Some college
- HS Diploma or GED
- None of the above
03
Quantify your years of mechanical construction or codes administration experience.
- more than 5 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 2 - 3 years
- 0 - 1 year
04
Which of the following Virginia State Certifications - Inspection Level do you have? Please select all that are applicable.
- Residential Mechanical
- Commercial Mechanical
- Mechanical Plans Examiner
- None
05
Which Tradesman License do you have?
- Journeyman
- Master's
- None
06
What level of computer experience do you have?
- None
- Basic (regular use but no formal training)
- Intermediate (have received training, no certifications)
- Advanced (possess formal training certifications in Microsoft Office Products)
07
Do you have experience working with the Virginia Mechanical Code?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience interpreting construction plans and documents?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience analyzing and evaluating as-built construction systems and assemblies?
- Yes
- No
10
Select the projects areas you have experience examining and evaluating construction documents for.
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- None of the above
11
Select the groups you have experience educating on regulations and the importance of building safety.
- Property owners
- Tenants
- Building engineers
- Other government agencies
- Citizens
- contractors
- Other
12
Quantify your years of experience assisting customers in navigating the different processes required for inspecting construction related projects.
- 5 or more years
- 3 - 4 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than 1 year
13
Do you have experience performing mechanical and gas inspections of residential, commercial or industrial construction projects for compliance with applicable National, State and Local Code requirements?
- Yes
- No
14
Do you have experience performing project research and data entry for documenting inspection results?
- Yes
- No
15
You understand that if offered the position, you must become certified by the State of Virginia as a Residential Mechanical Inspector and Mechanical Commercial Inspector within 18 months of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2009 Edition and effective March 1, 2011, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.
- Yes
- No
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