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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 Goochland County is currently accepting applications for the position of Combination Commercial Inspector, I to perform commercial building, electrical, energy, fuel gas, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection system, and handicap accessibility inspections. Essential Functions Performs inspections of the highest level of complexity for commercial buildings and apartment buildings throughout the construction process up to the time the certificate of occupancy is issued. Proactively 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 and cost-efficient methods of complying with the Uniform Statewide Building Code. 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. 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. Organizes inspection reports and enters data into 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. Serves as the Deputy Building Official's representative for project related construction meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Extensive knowledge of general trades, to include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fuel gas equipment, building construction, fire protection systems, 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. Ability to safely operate and maintain County vehicles, equipment, and power tools under their control.

Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and focus on assignments in a timely manner with little supervision. Assist Deputy Building Official as needed. Education, Experience and Training High School Diploma and considerable training and experience in skilled/construction trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Associate degree in a building construction related field or trade school certificate in plumbing, electrical, mechanical installations preferred. Must attain certification as a Combination Commercial 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.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work involves light to moderate work in an indoor office setting and in outdoor commercial environments. There is a frequent need to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, use hands, climb, kneel, stoop, lift (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday. County of Goochland promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

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.