MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A valid driver's license is required.
• DHCD Commercial Building Inspector within 18 month
• DHCD Commercial Building Plans Examiner within 36 months of hire

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a pre-employment physical evaluation, a criminal background check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and the ability to perform structural calculations.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, including the model code reference documents.
• Knowledge of the practices and standards recommended by the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Welding Society (AWS).
• Experience reading and interpreting commercial building plans.
• Procession of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) Commercial Building Inspector and Commercial Building Plans Examiner certification. Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license (RA).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sufficient mobility to perform on-site building inspections. Ability to climb stairs in High-Rise building. Ability to lift plans up to 25 lbs. Ability to operate keyboard-driven (computer) equipment. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.     

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a written exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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. EEO/AA/TTY.