Construction Inspections Specialist - Mechanical

Construction Inspections Specialist - Mechanical

Salary

$31.96 - $58.88 Hourly

Location

Woodbridge, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610633

Department

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Division

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

B25

Hiring Salary

$35.00-$43.00 per hour ($68,250 -$83,850 annually)

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Prince William County's Department of Development Services is offering creative, challenging, and rewarding work as a Mechanical Construction Inspections Specialist. We are looking for motivated professionals who will take the lead and assist with project resolution with a focus on the County's Targeted Industry Program. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then this is the place for you.

The Construction Inspections Specialist offers a tremendous opportunity to use your expertise in construction, code enforcement, and project management to assist targeted industry stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle of their projects. We are looking for a customer-service-oriented, team-oriented individual motivated to provide the highest quality of service and respect for our customers and staff, while embracing their essential role as "first preventers". Strong communication and people skills, combined with superior problem-solving skills, are essential for success. The Department of Development Services promotes partnership between staff and customers through effective, efficient development processes to ensure compliance with all regulations.

This position offers paid annual, holiday, and sick leave, several medical, dental, and vision plans, uniforms, a county-issued vehicle, in addition to paid training and County-sponsored educational opportunities!

About This Role:

• Serves as the lead mechanical inspector for targeted industry projects as assigned by the Construction Inspections Supervisor
• Performs trade-specific inspections
• Researches and monitors targeted industry projects
• Establishes and nurtures effective working relationships
• Coordinates and leads pre-construction meetings
• Responsible for documenting meeting minutes
• Attends weekly meetings and provides creative input as a multi-disciplinary team member
• Effective oral and written communication
• Performs data entry using the County's computer-based programs for documenting the project life cycle
• Assist the Construction Inspections Supervisor with the development and presentation of in-house training curriculum
• Serve as a member of Department/Division Process Action Teams

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of related experience.

Preferences:

• 3-5 years' construction experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of local and state construction codes

Work Schedule: This position works a standard Monday-Friday schedule, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License - must pass a DMV records check
• Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Physical
• Become certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official for Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspections within 18 months of employment. This is in accordance with Part 1 of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Virginia Construction Code, 2021 Edition, and effective 7/1/24, Section 105.2.2 Certification of Technical Assistants.
• Become certified as a Virginia Residential Combination Inspector within 3 years of employment.

Starting Salary Range: $35.00-$43.00 per hour ($68,250 -$83,850 annually)

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

This position requires a High school Diploma or G.E.D. Do you have a HS Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires 3 years of mechanical construction experience. Please quantify your experience in this area (must be documented on your application).

• 5+ years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• No experience in this area

04

Are you a state-certified commercial mechanical inspector or mechanical plan reviewer?

• Inspector
• Plan Reviewer
• Both inspector and plan reviewer
• Neither inspector or plan reviewer

05

This position requires experience in commercial mechanical construction. Please select all types of construction projects in which you have relevant work experience.

• New construction
• Alterations and Repairs
• Design Build

06

The preferred candidate will have experience reading and interpreting commercial construction plans/documents. Select all the choices that reflect the types of plans/documents you have experience reading and interpreting.

• Commercial Plans/Documents
• Industrial Plans/Documents
• One-Line Diagrams
• Product manufacturers' installation instructions

07

The preferred candidate will have experience working within a team environment. Please select all statements that apply regarding your experience and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Lead and motivate a team as a peer
• Contribute to a team to perform professionally and effectively
• Work within a team and to develop a team chemistry
• Conflict resolution

08

Select all codes that you have experience working with.

• VUSBC
• NEC
• IRC/VRC
• IMC
• IFGC
• IPC
• IBC

09

Select all computer software and database programs that you have experience with.

• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• EnerGov
• IG Inspect

10

Do you have experience performing Quality Assurance Inspections?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience with fire-resistance rated construction?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers