Code Specialist II

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　　Code Specialist II

　　Salary

　　$69,324.74 - $115,540.88 Annually

　　Location

　　FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA

　　Job Type

　　FT Hourly W BN

　　Job Number

　　24-00222

　　Department

　　Land Development Svcs

　　Opening Date

　　01/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Pay Grade

　　S25

　　Posting Type

　　Open to General Public

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　　Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

　　Evaluates plans and associated documentation and performs related inspections for new construction and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), County Code and related policies. Analyzes building systems and/or components using engineering principles and calculations to determine compliance with related design standards, manufacturers' specifications, and regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert regarding the application, interpretation, and development of the USBC. Provides mentoring and technical training on applicable codes and policies related to areas of expertise. Complies with LDS's safety program and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned to further the goals and objectives of the department. Continually seeks to expand knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study, or other methods of continuous learning. Participates in meetings, conferences, classes, and seminars to maintain technical proficiency. Complies with department's safety program and guidelines. Complies with county, agency, and job specific training requirements, including but not limited to emergency management and safety-related courses. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to drive to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and/or conferences. Works under the supervision of the Code Specialist III, Technical Services Branch, Building Division.

　　Employment Standards

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience)

　　(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

　　Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the industry being regulated such as engineering, architecture, urban planning, biological or environmental science, public administration, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field; plus two years of progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement experience in the industry being regulated.

　　CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

　　Driver's license

　　Residential Building Inspector -Required within 18 months

　　Residential Electrical Inspector-Required within 18 months

　　Residential Mechanical Inspector-Required within 18 months

　　Residential Plumbing Inspector-Required within 18 months

　　Commercial Building Inspector-Required within 18 months

　　Commercial Elecrical Inspector -Required within 18 months

　　Commercial Mechanical Inspector-Required within 18 months

　　Commercial Plumbing Inspector-Required within 18 months.

　　Any Two of the following (Required within 18 months):

　　Residential Building Plans Examiner

　　Commercial Building Plans Examiner

　　Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner

　　Commercial Electrical Plans Examine

　　Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner.

　　NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving records check, and a pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Extensive experience in the application of the VA Uniform Statewide Building Code in at least one of the following areas of the code building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing. Five years of practical commercial residential code enforcement. Two or more years of experience reviewing plans and/or inspections.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to operate key-board driven equipment and use large platform monitors to review plans. Ability to lift plans up to 50 lbs.. Ability to perform sedentary tasks. Ability to drive. Ability to distinguish colors of wiring. Ability to work in adverse weather. Ability to climb step ladders and ladders up to 40 feet with required safety equipment. Ability to crawl, crouch, stoop and work in uncomfortable conditions. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

　　SELECTION PROCEDURE:

　　Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

　　The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

　　Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

　　Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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