Building Inspector
City of Charles Town, WV
Charles Town, WV
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on September 17, 2024
Building Inspector
Employer: City of Charles Town, WV
Application Deadline: Monday, October 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Annual Compensation: (City Pay Scale 5) $56,056.00 - $89,613.00 Range depending upon experience and certifications.
To apply: submit a completed city employment application form to the City of Charles Town, ATTN: Director of Community Development, Alissa Meeks, PO Box 14, Charles Town, WV 25414. An applicant may submit a resume with the city employment application but may not submit a resume as a substitute. Emailed applications and resumes should be sent to: ameeks@charlestownwv.us.
Description: Charles Town seeks applicants for the position of Building Official/Building Inspector. This position manages the administration, inspection, and enforcement of all state and city building codes and public nuisance compliance. This position will also perform, after receiving appropriate certifications, technical office and field work consisting of residential and commercial plan reviews, field inspections during all phases of construction, alteration, and repair on all (residential and commercial) structures to ensure state and local building code compliance.
Qualifications: applicants will have three years of progressively responsible building trade, contractor, or related experience. Applicants must also have a high school diploma/equivalent and a valid WV driver’s license. Certification as a building inspector, completion of a building trade apprenticeship program, or an Associate’s degree/vocational school in a construction-related field may be substituted for experience. Must have or attain within designated time frame International Code Council (ICC) Certifications.
A complete job description, list of qualifications, and application form are available for review at www.charlestownwv.us under the drop-down menu Government – Job Vacancies. The City of Charles Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer.