Salary: $63,650.73 - $108,206.24 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 27-00831
Department: Building and Development
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 121
ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.
Introduction
Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that has experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a lively atmosphere and agile work environment.
Mission
The Department of Building and Development's mission is to provide premier customer service in a timely and competent manner, and to work with the community and other local government units to create a vibrant and healthy physical, social and economic environment. Services shall be provided in an equitable, respectful, and professional manner.
Vision
The Department of Building and Development is committed to developing premier staff in a supportive learning environment by investing in education, training and work experience that results in a comprehensive knowledge of the department's organizational purpose and importance of each employee's role in the success of the department. We strive for excellence, integrity, and equity in the treatment of our staff.
Job Summary
The Loudoun County, Virginia Department of Building and Development (Department) is seeking an electrical inspector to conduct field inspections of commercial and residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and NEC codes and local ordinances.
The Electrical Inspector position is responsible for:
• Conducting all assigned field inspections of commercial/residential structures for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and NEC. Maintaining a record of each inspection result in the County database system.
• Maintaining strict compliance with inspection time limitations established by the Building Official to meet the intent of the USBC.
• Maintaining a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Managing/participating in special projects, as assigned.
• Attending all mandatory training as required by title 36 of the Code of Virginia and ensuring required electrical inspector certifications are current.
• Proactively providing technical information to owners, contractors, architects, and the public in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Responding to all phone inquiries the same day received.
• Communicating professionally with other staff members and customers.
The ideal candidate will be organized, team oriented, exhibit a high level of self-motivation, interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, County officials, contractors, and the public and integrity. The ideal candidate can solve problems and resolve conflicts with minimal supervision and will have a working knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state and federal) surrounding building code regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction. The successful candidate will also excel in areas such as communication, continuous learning, customer-focused service, dependability, flexibility, interpersonal skills, leadership, planning and organization, reasoning and problem solving, and teamwork.
Hiring salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (technical coursework in building preferred); four (4) years of construction related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Contingencies and Special Requirements
Must undergo criminal and DMV background checks.
Must become certified by the Virginia State Department of Housing and Community Development as a Residential & Commercial Electrical Inspector within 6 months of starting employment and maintain the required certifications in accordance with Virginia Certification Standards.
Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. To view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click
Employees hired into Regular Part-Time Intermittent positions are eligible for limited County employee benefit programs, based on the position's regularly scheduled hours. Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.
