Conducts residential mechanical, electrical, plumbing and building construction inspections relative to applicable codes, or conducts commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections relative to applicable codes to ensure that construction conforms to the approved plans and permits; Inspects contractor's field operations for compliance with the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Act (VOSHA), notifies them of any safety hazards, reports offending parties, and notes violations and corrective action needed or taken; Inspects water supply connections in commercial or residential buildings for unprotected cross connections to ensure the proper backflow prevention devices are installed to prevent contamination of the domestic water supply; Performs emergency inspections, as required and investigates damaged structures to determine extent of damage, if structure is safe to occupy and what plans/permits are required for reconstruction and performs FEMA damage assessments; Enforcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") High school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate issued by a state department of education; plus, four years of experience in residential and/or commercial construction through hands-on involvement in construction projects or inspections, including but not limited to, installation, maintenance, and repair of building structures or systems (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and/or gas).