Posting number: 27-00813
Department: Building and Development
Job classification: Chief Trades Inspector / Grade 127
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance
Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that has experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a lively atmosphere and agile work environment.
Loudoun County Government, named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 2025 Best Largest Employers, is comprised of County staff who dedicate their talents, education and experience to make a difference. In the Department of Building and Development, we place a high value on work-life balance, professional development and service to our community. Join our team of professionals who are committed to Community, Teamwork and Innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The Loudoun County, Virginia Department of Building and Development (Department) is seeking a management professional with an extensive background in electrical systems to fill the position of Chief Electrical Inspector. The Chief Electrical Inspector’ position is a critical position within the Code Enforcement Division, in the Department of Building and Development. It requires an individual with a blend of managerial, leadership and technical skills, unique to the Code Enforcement Division’s mission of protecting the public through administration of the USBC, through solution oriented plan review and inspection. The successful candidate will have to learn a wide variety of procedures, skills, and methods of operation, which are critical to customer service, overall service delivery and public safety.
The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
meetings with contractors, registered design professionals, owner/applicants, and third
party agencies with functional design or inspection responsibility to ensure that the
technical complexity of issues is relayed in a clear and concise manner to all parties
involved so that resolution of all issues can be accomplished in a professional manner.
materials and about new or complex statutes, codes, and ordinances.
architects, owners/applicants, attorneys.
as: budget, training schedules, and special projects that relate to the administration of the
Virginia USBC.
policies; provides regular feedback; completes appraisals of performance; ensures staff
adhere to all applicable policies and procedures of the Department and of the County;
ensures staff is trained and certifications are current; and updates supervisor of challenges
with staffing, workload, or performance.
The ideal candidate will be organized, team oriented, exhibit a high level of self-motivation, interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, County officials, contractors, and the public and integrity. The ideal candidate can solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision and will have a working knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state and federal) surrounding building code regulations. The successful candidate will also excel in areas such as communication, customer service, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem solving, and teamwork.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, or related field; two (2) years of related work experience with one (1) year of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion criminal and DMV background checks.
This position will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the County and Department across external working groups, professional organizations, and regional committees to align strategic goals and advance industry best practices. Must obtain and maintain state certifications as a Residential and Commercial Electrical Inspector and Electrical Plans Examiner within 6 months of hire. Complete County supervisory training within one (1) year of hire.
#Loudoun County government has been included in Forbes magazine’s prestigious ranking of 2025 America's Best Large Employers. Loudoun is recognized for its outstanding commitment to fostering environments where employees can thrive based on various factors, which include atmosphere, salary, diversity, working conditions and workplace environment.
We are an organization of individuals who choose to dedicate our talent, education and experience to making a difference. We represent nearly every profession; we are accountants, attorneys, engineers, planners, systems analysts, deputies, firefighters, and more. Together we work as a team to serve the needs and shape the future of our unique and dynamic community.
Our Culture
The primary mission of Loudoun County Government is to deliver high quality services to our community. To that end, the County actively fosters a diverse and collaborative workforce, invests in the professional development and wellness of its employees, recognizes and rewards employee achievements, and promotes leadership at every level of the organization.
Our Community
Loudoun County is a globally competitive county known for a favorable business environment, excellent quality of life, and top notch schools. Located in Northern Virginia, our county is a unique mix of suburban and rural. The eastern region of the County features contemporary suburbs with easy access to Washington, D.C. The western region features quaint towns, picturesque views, horse farms and wineries.
Loudoun County is a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified organization.
