Berkeley County, West Virginia
 County Commission 
400 West Stephen Street -- Suite 201
Martinsburg, W. Va. 25401
Government Web Site
for Berkeley County
West Virginia
County Commission  (304) 264 - 1923

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Combination Building Inspector I

Engineering Department

 $25,000 annually (minimum)

(FULL-TIME w/BENEFITS; 35 hours per week; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE UNTIL: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2005

 

KIND OF WORK:

Responsible for building inspections, plumbing inspections and mechanical inspections on residential structures and enforcing the property maintenance code. 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

o        Inspect all phases of residential building, plumbing and mechanical construction from footers to final inspection.

o        Investigate complaints of violations of codes and ordinances.

o        Prepare notice of violation letters.

o        Attend and/or testify at court for cases where compliance was not met.

o        Answer building code and other general questions while in the office and/or in the field.

o        Document results of inspections into the computer.

o        Assist in the interpretation of codes.

o        Meet with architects, building owners and contractors concerning issues raised during field inspections.

o        Attend training classes and seminars.

o        Performs related work as required. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

o        High school diploma or GED certificate.

o        Advanced technical school training as an electrician, plumber, HVAC tradesman, etc.                                                      

o        Considerable knowledge of building codes.

o        Excellent oral and written communications skills.

o        Ability to work well with a wide variety of people to include contractors, business owners,                 homeowners, etc.

o        Possess basic computer skills. 

 

 EXAMINATION  PROCEDURE:

An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
Employment related reference checks
Background investigation
Pre-employment physical to include drug screen (administered after offer of employment).

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

 

APPLICATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

All applications for vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Human Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process. Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to attend a scheduled interview.

 

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

The kind of examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each position and may include:

o         an evaluation of training and experience

o         personal and/or group interview

o         written and/or spoken examination(s)

o         performance test(s)

o         a background investigation

o         a physical examination*and

o         a drug test*.

 

*These examinations are administered after offer of employment.

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Berkeley County is an “At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status. The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is considered part of the examination process to determine the employees fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.

 

COMPENSATION:

Berkeley County employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).

 

ANNUAL LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:

(the following is unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)

o         Employees earn 1.50 days of sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.

o         Berkeley County observes 12 paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they occur.

o         Employees accumulate annual leave according to the following schedule:

 

Years of Service                         Days Per Month                          Days Per Year

                0 – 5     years                                      1.25 days                                      15 days

                5 – 10   years                                      1.50 days                                      18 days

                10 – 15 years                                      1.75 days                                      21 days

                15 years plus                                      2.00 days                                      24 days

 

HEALTH, RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:

(some of the benefits may be available to regular part-time employees)

o         Regular employees are required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement Plan

o         Life Insurance is provide to full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.

o         Regular full-time employees may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs and the employee pays for any dependent coverage elected.

o         A deferred compensation program is available.

o         The County provides access to Employee Assistance Programs.

o         Direct deposit is available to any banking institution designated by the employee.

 

 

BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

 

 

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