Building Inspections Field Supervisor

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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.

The Department of Building and Development is seeking a building inspections field supervisor to supervise the daily activities of the building field inspectors who are responsible for conducting field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and local ordinances.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
* Direct management of up to 6 employees to include all building inspectors.
* Supervising the assignment and successful completion of all assigned field inspections of commercial/residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Maintaining a record of each inspection result in the County data base system.
* Maintaining strict compliance with inspection time limitations established by the Building Official to meet the intent of the USBC.
* Assigning the daily inspections workload through our LandMARC system.
* Conduct residential and commercial inspections as required.
* Maintaining a high level of problem-solving skills.
* Managing and evaluating the performance of the building inspections staff; participating in special projects, as assigned.
* Attending all mandatory training as required by title 36 of the Code of Virginia and ensuring required building 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.
* Backing up project managers on FOIA and LeX requests.
* Manage staff performance for adherence to all applicable policies and procedures of the Department and of the County.
* Promote staff growth and professional development, including encouraging participation in local, state and federal organizations involved in the area of establishing and enforcing building and trade codes.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent leadership and supervisory skills, support continuous learning, provide great customer service and foster a team environment. 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 be organized, team oriented, dependable, flexible, efficient, self-motivated, an active listener & possess strong interpersonal skills.

High school diploma or equivalent (technical coursework in building construction preferred); six (6) years of related work experience in the building construction trade including commercial and residential experience dealing with the public which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Pass criminal and DMV background checks.

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