Job Description

Posting number: 27-00831

Department: Building and Development

Job classification: Inspector/Grade 121

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

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.

Mission

The Department of Building and Development’s mission is to provide premier customer service in a timely and competent manner, and to work with the community and other local government units to create a vibrant and healthy physical, social and economic environment. Services shall be provided in an equitable, respectful, and professional manner.

Vision

The Department of Building and Development is committed to developing premier staff in a supportive learning environment by investing in education, training and work experience that results in a comprehensive knowledge of the department’s organizational purpose and importance of each employee’s role in the success of the department. We strive for excellence, integrity, and equity in the treatment of our staff.

Examples of duties

The Loudoun County, Virginia Department of Building and Development (Department) is seeking an electrical inspector to conduct field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and NEC codes and local ordinances.

The Electrical Inspector position is responsible for:

• Conducting all assigned field inspections of commercial/residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and NEC. Maintaining a record of each inspection result in the County database system.
• Maintaining strict compliance with inspection time limitations established by the Building Official to meet the intent of the USBC.
• Maintaining a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Managing/participating in special projects, as assigned.
• Attending all mandatory training as required by title 36 of the Code of Virginia and ensuring required electrical inspector certifications are current.
• Proactively providing technical information to owners, contractors, architects, and the public in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Responding to all phone inquiries the same day received.
• Communicating professionally with other staff members and customers.

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 ideal candidate will have a background in construction. The successful candidate will also excel in areas such as communication, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem solving, and teamwork.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (technical coursework in building preferred); four (4) years of construction related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental information

Must undergo criminal and DMV background checks.

Must become certified by the Virginia State Department of Housing and Community Development as a Residential & Commercial Electrical Inspector within 6 months of starting employment and maintain the required certifications in accordance with Virginia Certification Standards.