Construction and Building Inspectors
Tasks Include:
- Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -1.8%
National: -4.5%
Education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$64,480.00
State
$62,380.00
Regional
Construction and Building Inspectors
Description
Career Cluster: | Government & Public Administration |
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Education
Required Level of Education
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 34.78%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 21.74%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 17.39%
- Bachelor's Degree = 17.39%
- Some College Courses = 4.35%
- Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 4.35%
Related Work Experience
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 40.91%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.64%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.64%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 9.09%
- Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 9.09%
- Over 10 years = 9.09%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.55%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 22.73%
- None = 18.18%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.18%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.64%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.64%
- Up to and including 1 month = 4.55%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.55%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.55%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 30.43%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 13.04%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.04%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 13.04%
- None or short demonstration = 8.70%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 8.70%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4.35%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.35%
- Over 10 years = 4.35%
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
- Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
- Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
- Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
- Conduct inspections, using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, or test equipment.
- Confer with owners, violators, or authorities to explain regulations or recommend remedial actions.
- Approve building plans that meet required specifications.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
- Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems, such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
- Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
- Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
- Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
- Examine lifting or conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, or amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Estimate cost of completed work or of needed renovations or upgrades.
- Evaluate premises for cleanliness, such as proper garbage disposal or lack of vermin infestation.
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Calculators or accessories (10-key calculators)
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air samplers or collectors (Air sampling devices)
- Air sampling pumps
- Air velocity and temperature monitors (Air velocity and temperature meters)
- Air velocity and temperature monitors (Airflow meters)
- GFI circuit testers (Arc receptacle testers)
- Scales (Architects' scales)
- Surface thermometers (Asphalt thermometers)
- Levels (Automatic levels)
- Axes
- Borescope inspection equipment (Borescopes)
- Single gas monitors (Carbon monoxide detectors)
- Single gas monitors (Chlorine meters)
- Circuit tester (Circuit analyzers)
- Clamp On Multimeter (Clamp-on multimeters)
- Gas detectors (Combustible gas detectors)
- Portable data input terminals (Computerized data collectors)
- Concrete or cement testing instruments (Concrete strength measurers)
- Concrete or cement testing instruments (Concrete testers)
- Conductivity meters
- Circuit tester (Continuity testers)
- Power drills (Cordless drills)
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Multimeters (Digital multimeters)
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Measuring wheels for distance (Distance measuring wheels)
- Drafting kits or sets (Drafting tools)
- Circuit tester (Electrical circuit testers)
- Distance meters (Electronic distance measuring equipment)
- Levels (Electronic levels)
- Scales (Engineering scales)
- Force or torque sensors (Force gauges)
- Gas detectors (Gas leak detection devices)
- GFI circuit testers (Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI testers)
- Calibrated resistance measuring equipment (Ground resistance testers)
- Handheld thermometer (Handheld thermometers)
- Hydrometers
- Hygrometers
- Thermographs (Infrared thermometer lasers)
- Magnifiers (Inspection mirrors)
- Insulation testers
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Microfiche or microfilm viewer components or accessories (Laser fiches)
- Laser measuring systems (Laser measuring devices)
- Laser printers
- Levels
- Lightmeters (Light meters)
- Levels (Lock levels)
- Metal detectors (Magnetic locators)
- Manometers
- Measuring wheels for distance (Map wheels)
- Megohmmeters (Megohmeters)
- Microwave leakage meters (Microwave leakage detectors)
- Moisture meters
- Multimeters
- Thermographs (Non-contact infrared thermometers)
- Notebook computers
- Levels (Optical levels)
- Optical character recognition systems (Optical scanners)
- pH meters
- Plumb bobs
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Pocket personal computers PC)
- Pressure or vacuum recorders (Pounds per square inch PSI test gauges)
- Power meters (Power analyzer dataloggers)
- Pressure or vacuum recorders (Pressure gauges)
- Electronic measuring probes (Probe rods)
- Calculators or accessories (Programmable calculators)
- Radon detectors (Radon detection devices)
- Liquid leak detectors (Refrigerant leak detectors)
- Remote reading thermometers (Refrigeration thermometers)
- Scanners
- Screwdrivers
- Shovels
- Spectrometers
- Stud finders (Stud locators)
- Surface thermometers
- Tablet computers
- Tape measures
- Temperature humidity testers (Temperature/humidity testers)
- Theodolites
- Force or torque sensors (Torque meters)
- Level sensors or transmitters (Transit levels)
- Two way radios
- Liquid leak detectors (Ultrasonic leak detectors)
- Thickness measuring devices (Ultrasonic thickness gauges)
- Vibration testers (Vibration meters)
- Digital camcorders or video cameras (Video inspection cameras)
- Ammeters (Volt-ammeters)
- Voltage or current meters (Voltage testers)
- Pressure indicators (Water pressure gauges)
- Water samplers (Water quality test kits)
- Portable data input terminals (Wearable mobile inspection computers)
Technologies Include:
- Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks software
- Intuit Quicken software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Compliance software
- Automated permit system software
- NorthWest Builders Network Plan Analyst
- OptaSoft Commercial Building Inspector
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Arc Second PocketCAD
- Data base reporting software
- Mobile building inspection software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Real estate and tax software
- Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Municipal geographic management software
- Internet browser software
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Map creation software
- ESRI ArcView
- Trimble Digital Fieldbook
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Procurement software
- Vision Software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
- Inspection Depot Home Guide System
- Microsoft Word
- New construction inspection form software
- Residential home inspection form software
- Word processing software
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Special Requirements
http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/ALHI/
Required Fees:
For More Information, Contact:
Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
The Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors licenses individuals engaged in asbestos remediation, lead-based paint remediation and renovation, and home inspection. The 14-member Board is composed of representatives of each regulated activity and two citizens.
Phone: (80.4) .8595
Phone: (80.4) .0362
http://
[email protected]
Department Of Professional And Occupational Regulation
Board For Asbestos, Lead, And Home Inspectors
3600 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230-4917
Phone: 804.367.2648
Fax: 804.367.6128
http://www.state.va.us/dpor/
Virginia Building And Code Officials Association
13 E. Franklin
P.O. Box 12164
Richmond, VA. 23241
http://www.vbcoa.org
International Code Conference
5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600
Falls Church, VA 22041
http://www.iccsafe.org/
International Association Of Electrical Inspectors
901 Waterfall Way
Suite 602
Richardson, TX 75080-7702
http://www.iaei.org/
American Society Of Home Inspectors
932 Lee St., Suite 101
Des Plaines, IL 60016
http://www.ashi.org/
National Association Of Certified Home Inspectors
1220 Valley Forge Rd., Building 47,
P.O. Box 987
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0987
http://www.nachi.org/
Virginia Board Of Building Inspectors Training And Certification Office
Department Of Housing And Community Development
Jackson Center, 501 North 2nd St.
Richmond, VA 23219-1321
Phone: 804..37.000
http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Additional Resources
Information about certification and a career as a construction or building inspector is available from the following model code organizations:
International Code Council
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
[P] 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
[F] (202) 783-2348
International: (202) 370-1800
http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx
Building Officials and Code Administrators International Inc.
4051 West Flossmoor Rd.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
http://www.bocai.org
Southern Building Code Congress International Inc.
900 Montclair Rd.
Birmingham, AL 35213
http://sbcci.org
Information about training for construction inspectors is available from:
Association of Construction Inspectors
1224 North Nokomis NE.
Alexandria, MN 56308
http://www.iami.org
General information about electrical inspection is available from:
International Association of Electrical Inspectors
901 Waterfall Way
Suite 602
Richardson, TX 75080
http://www.iaei.com
Information about a career as a home inspector is available from:
American Society of Home Inspectors Inc.
932 Lee St.
Suite 101
Des Plaines, IL 60016
http://www.ashi.org/
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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81.50 | Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
75.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
67.50 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
64.25 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
63.00 | Design | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
60.25 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
60.25 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
58.75 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
57.50 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
56.50 | Law and Government | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
53.25 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
52.25 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
51.25 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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72.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
72.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
72.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
68.75 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
65.50 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
56.25 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
53.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
53.00 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
50.00 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
50.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
50.00 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
50.00 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
50.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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78.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
75.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
72.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
68.75 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
68.75 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
65.50 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
56.25 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
56.25 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
56.25 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
56.25 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
53.00 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
50.00 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
50.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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77.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
77.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
75.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
75.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
69.50 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
68.25 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
67.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
66.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
63.00 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
63.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
63.00 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
62.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
61.25 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
60.75 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
58.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
57.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
56.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
56.50 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
55.50 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
52.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
52.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
52.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
52.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
52.25 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
50.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
50.00 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
50.00 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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88.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
88.00 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
85.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
79.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
76.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
75.00 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
72.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
70.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
69.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
65.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
65.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
64.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
64.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
63.00 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
52.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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77.83 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
66.67 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
58.33 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
55.50 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
55.50 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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95.60 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
94.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
92.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
89.60 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
89.60 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
87.80 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
87.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
85.20 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
84.40 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
83.40 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
79.20 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
77.40 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
76.60 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
74.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
74.00 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
73.00 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
72.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
71.40 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
70.40 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
70.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
68.20 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
67.80 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
67.00 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
67.00 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
66.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
66.00 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
63.40 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
62.60 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
62.60 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
61.80 | Exposed to High Places | How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
60.80 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
60.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
58.20 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
58.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
57.40 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
56.60 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
56.60 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
54.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
51.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
51.40 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
50.40 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
50.40 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $40,370.00 | $64,480.00 | $82,240.00 |
Virginia | $46,210.00 | $62,380.00 | $76,740.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $57,317.64 | $77,953.32 | $88,915.34 |
Bay Consortium | $50,806.55 | $64,872.24 | $77,966.75 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $47,915.72 | $64,188.28 | $77,137.11 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $45,210.86 | $61,185.86 | $75,164.77 |
Crater Area | $49,462.39 | $63,715.08 | $73,792.71 |
Greater Peninsula | $47,542.74 | $64,516.83 | $72,278.07 |
Hampton Roads | $47,354.70 | $62,676.74 | $69,625.90 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $43,217.86 | $57,673.06 | $64,599.49 |
Northern Virginia | $56,778.32 | $77,922.32 | $86,538.00 |
Piedmont Workforce | $48,885.87 | $66,478.84 | $79,984.55 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $48,536.66 | $68,665.04 | $71,390.57 |
Southwestern Virginia | $40,053.23 | $54,429.91 | $64,429.01 |
West Piedmont | $39,931.32 | $50,625.75 | $63,113.78 |
Western Virginia | $46,402.11 | $61,375.97 | $68,857.21 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 129,200 | 123,400 | -4.5% |
Virginia | 4,747 | 4,663 | -1.8% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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- Energy Auditors
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Careers in Regulation Pathway:
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee; CareerOneStop. (Using onet28)
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Construction, General
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet28)
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Titles
- Amusement Ride Inspector
- Architectural Examiner
- Architectural Inspector
- Associate Architect
- Boiler Inspector
- Boilers Inspector
- Bridge Inspector
- Building Code Administrator
- Building Code Inspector
- Building Engineering Inspector
- Building Equipment Inspector
- Building Inspection Engineer
- Building Inspector
- Building Mechanical Engineer
- Building Official
- Building Structural Engineer
- Chief Inspector
- Civil Engineer
- Code Enforcement Administrator
- Code Inspector
- Combination Building Inspector
- Commercial Inspector
- Compliance Analyst
- Compliance Coordinator
- Compliance Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Construction Checker
- Construction Code Administrator
- Construction Inspector
- Construction Materials Testing Technician
- Construction Project Supervisor
- Construction Technician
- Dredging Inspector
- Electrical Inspection Services Supervisor
- Electrical Inspector
- Elevator Inspector
- Elevators Inspector
- Engineer
- Engineering Inspector
- Engineering Technician
- Field Technician
- Gas Inspector
- Grade Checker
- Heating and Refrigeration Inspector
- Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Inspector (HVACR Inspector)
- Highway Inspector
- Home Inspector
- Housing Inspector
- Infrastructure Technician
- Inspecting Engineer
- Inspections and Permits Director
- Inspector
- Line Inspector
- Natural Gas Inspector
- Paving Inspector
- Permit Specialist
- Pipeline Construction Inspector
- Plan Checker
- Plan Examiner
- Plumbing Inspector
- Pressure Vessel Inspector
- Public Works Inspector
- Real Estate Inspector
- Residential Building Inspector
- Road Inspector
- Safety Inspector
- Sidewalk Inspector
- Street Inspector
- Street Openings Inspector
- Weight Inspector
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)