Combination Residential Inspector I/II

Salary: $50,000.00 - $69,250.00 Annually Location : Goochland, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400242 Department: Building Inspections Opening Date: 12/15/2025 Closing Date: 2/18/2026 11:00 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system. Description To perform residential building, electrical, energy, fuel gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection system inspections. Salary Level and job title to be determined based on experience, job knowledge, skills and abilities. Essential Functions Level One Combination Residential Inspector:Performs inspections of the highest level of complexity of residential buildings during construction including erosion and soils control inspections up to the time the certificate of occupancy is issued. Pro-actively examines completed work to ensure compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Reviews and interprets construction plans and drawings for the purposes of performing consistent and thorough inspections of building and trade work. Advises customers regarding code compliant effective and cost-efficient methods of complying with codes. Monitors construction progress during inspections and ensures that all required inspections are performed in a timely, orderly, and sequential manner. Notes violations and follows up on corrective actions to ensure code compliance. Serves as Deputy Building Official's representative for project related construction meetings . Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with project customers. Responds to inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects/engineers, and others regarding code requirements and interpretations, inspection procedures, and status of specific projects. Reviews and verifies third party reports during inspections for accuracy and compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. Organize inspection reports and enters data into the County electronic permitting and inspection system. Plans inspection routes to make the most efficient use of County time and resources. Effectively communicates with the Deputy Building Official and keeps them informed of current issues with inspections on a timely basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Level Two Combination Residential Inspector additional Essential Functions: Mentors residential inspection staff on a regular basis. Assists Deputy Building Official with day-to-day field-related inspection duties. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLevel One Combination Residential Inspector :Extensive knowledge of general trades, to include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fuel gas equipment, building construction, etc., and the materials, methods, and practices involved in construction. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex drawings, and plans. Ability to adapt to new electronic permitting and inspection technology. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to maintain good working relationships with customers and to recommend cost effective methods for complying with building code requirements. Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, and schedule inspections to most effectively use time and resources to ensure that inspections do not unnecessarily impede the construction process. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply building code regulations in a construction site setting. Ability to perform inspections of buildings and structures in various stages of completion. Ability to appropriately handle delicate and difficult situations with contractors and the public. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and focus on assignments in a timely manner with little supervision. Ability to safely operate and maintain County vehicles, equipment, and power tools under their control. Assist Deputy Building Official as needed. Level Two Combination Residential Inspector additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and provide technical guidance to residential inspection staff. Education, Experience and TrainingLevel One Combination Residential Inspector: High School Diploma and considerable training and experience in skilled/construction trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must attain certification as a Combination Residential Inspector within 18 months and Erosion and Soils Control Inspector within three years of employment. A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and good driving record is required. Level Two Combination Residential Inspector additional requirements: Two (2) years experience as a Building Inspector Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and provide technical guidance to residential inspection staff. Other Necessary Requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Tasks may require the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, climbing, kneeling, stooping, lifting, bending, reaching, handling, and grasping. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, covered loading docks, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust. As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested. Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws. Goochland County Government offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, vacation and sick leave as well as retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Goochland County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of Goochland County, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. 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