Description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and the chance to play a vital role in a global organization. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and want to join a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity in employment so that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers, and other personnel actions.

City: Lewistown

State: PA

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Building Inspector for their office in Lewistown, PA. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of inspections and evaluations of residential new construction and light commercial new construction.
• Duties may include complex structural and non-structural components, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, green building, and fire protection systems, to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and approved plans and specifications.
• Compile, analyze, and evaluate findings from investigations and inspections.
• Issues standard construction and occupancy permits and approves final inspection certificates.
• Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive records and reports related to inspection activities. 
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

Education: 

Minimum education required: High school graduate (or equivalent)
Associate's degree preferred

Experience:

2-5 years of experience working as a certified inspector performing multi-code building inspections;
OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Licenses/Certifications:

• Candidates must possess current PA UCC Certifications or be able to obtain them within a reasonable timeframe
• Candidates who possess Combination Building Inspector Certifications with the ICC are also desired, but not required 
• Preference for candidates with additional certifications/licenses in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Energy, & Building.
• Working knowledge of the PA UCC, ICC, and applicable local codes
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus 
• Must possess prior inspection experience of new residential developments and new commercial construction
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Must be a team player and able to work well with clients and co-workers
• Must possess problem-solving skills 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of office computer software – Microsoft Word, Excel, etc