Building Inspector

Are you seeking an organization that provides competitive salary and benefits as well as incentives to obtain AND maintain professional certifications and licenses? Are you interested in working on some of the most challenging and professionally rewarding construction projects being built today? The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) has all of that and more! And we are hiring now.

Work alongside leaders in the field of building inspection, who will help you grow as a professional, and take care of you and your family. Our competitive salary is based on the idea that attracting the best talent is how we maintain our excellence, and our non-profit status means that we give back to our loyal workforce through our comprehensive benefits program.

Are you interested in working for an organization that has the tools to put your best work to its best use? Then IBTS is where you want to be.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs field inspection of structures during various stages of construction to ascertain compliance with approved plans, specifications, product manufacturers' instructions and applicable construction codes for residential and commercial buildings.
• Communicates with property owners, contractors and others in the process of field inspection to schedule inspections, explain requirements, cause compliance with plans and codes and give final sign-off approval.
• Provides information to the public regarding codes relating to construction; assists architects, engineers, contractors and property owners in interpreting and meeting code requirements.
• Prepares and maintains forms, records, and reports relative to inspection activities.
• This position may performs plan reviews for residential and commercial projects for compliance with applicable codes.

• This position may at times require working addtional hours, over a weekend, or a holiday. The incumbent must be available to work these extra hours with little to no advanced notice.
• May perform other related duties as required.

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to apply knowledge of building and related codes to inspect and report on compliance of complex construction projects.

Certification and Experience

• Required minimum ICC certification as a Certified Building Official (CBO).
• 5 years of journey-level experience in the construction or building trades.
• ICC certification as a Residential and Commercial Inspector in the following disciplines: Structural Framing, Accessibility, Building Electrical, Energy Conservation, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing; equivalent state certifications or licenses.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe that the manner in which you achieve your results is equally important as the results themselves. The following are key personal traits essential for success in senior leadership roles within our organization.

• Strategic/Innovative Thinking
• Professional and Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Delegation with Team Accountability
• Risk Evaluation/Management/Mitigation
• Relationship Building: Internal and External

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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