Commercial Plans Examiner

Commercial Plans Examiner

Salary

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location

1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400291

Department

Building Inspections

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.

Description

Starting pay $70,000/year or higher Depending on Qualification + Full Time County Benefits (VRS)

The Department of Building Inspection is accepting applications to fill the position of Commercial Plans Examiner. Under limited supervision, the incumbent will examine commercial building plans for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, fuel, gas, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, energy conservation, handicap accessibility and other related codes and reference standards within area of certification; informs applicant, design professional and/or contractor regarding code deficiencies and requirements; interprets architectural/engineering drawings, supporting documentation, calculations and specifications for code compliance; offers technical assistance to inspection staff as needed, and performs commercial field inspections and other related duties as required.

Why Goochland County

• The County of Goochland offers an excellent employee benefits package, contributions to the Virginia Retirement System, and 14 paid annual holidays.
• Rewarded for professional accomplish through career development plan
• The Department of Building Inspection specifically provides employees with uniforms, including long and short-sleeve work shirts with county logo, quality work pants, a three-season jacket with county logo, a high-quality winter coat with county logo, safety shoes, and head cover if desired.
• The department will provide all necessary personal protective equipment, tools, and equipment necessary to perform field inspections.
• Paid first and last certification fees associated with the required DHCD certifications and offers an excellent career development plan affording individuals' opportunities for potential significant advancement.

Essential Functions

• Reviews complex plans to verify compliance with applicable building, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, energy conservation, handicap accessibility and other related codes and reference standards
• Answers questions in person and on the phone regarding plan review comments, code requirements and inspection results
• Research codes for approval or disapproval of submitted plans, especially in unusual or unique installations or construction applications
• Reviews third party inspection reports for accuracy, code compliance, and history of reoccurring deficiencies to be brought to the attention of inspection staff
• Ability to provide articulate and concise correspondence explaining reasons a plan review was disapproved
• Reviews new and required plans in electronic permitting software system
• Reviews new materials and methods used in building construction; attends training courses to learn of new codes and other inspection regulations
• Performs commercial inspections of all trades on an as need basis, with appropriate certifications
• Occasionally serves afterhours as emergency on-call representative for Building Inspection Department to respond as requested by Fire/Rescue Department and/or Sheriff's Office
• Represents the Building Inspection Department at pre-construction meetings as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough working knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical, fuel gas, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, energy conservation, handicap accessibility and other related codes and reference standards
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of the construction industry
• Knowledge and skills associated with conducting complete and thorough building and trades associated field inspections for code compliance
• Knowledge of construction and related materials and tools
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Skilled in the use of a variety of office equipment including personal computers and related software
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, codes, and standards
• Demonstrated skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing
• Ability to safely operate and maintain County vehicles, equipment, and tools under their control
• Able to assist Building Official/Deputy Building Official as needed

Education, Experience and Training

• Associates degree in a construction, building or engineering technology field with at least three (3) years of experience in commercial plan review or any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Certification as a Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector is required within 18 months of employment

• Certification as a Master Code Professional is desirable

• A valid Virginia driver's license and good driving record is required

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work involves light to moderate work in an indoor office setting and in outdoor commercial environments. There is frequent need to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, use hands, climb, kneel, stoop, lift (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday. County of Goochland promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.

Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.

Goochland County Government offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, vacation and sick leave as well as retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Goochland County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of Goochland County, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website atore information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF

Please visit our Benefits web page for additional information.

Employer Goochland County

Address 1800 Sandy Hook Road

P.O. Box 10

Goochland, Virginia, 23063

Phone 804-556-5831

Website http://www.goochlandva.us