Building Official

City-of-Colonial-Heights,-V; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colonial Heights, VA is seeking a Building Official to enforce the uniform statewide building code and related regulations, directing building inspection activities.

The role reviews plans for code compliance, assesses permit fees, investigates complaints, issues stop-work orders, and maintains inspection records. Strong leadership and certifications are required, with training to obtain credentials within a year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with extensive supervisory experience.
• Two years of college or an associate degree with related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with related experience; equivalent combinations.
• Residential and commercial inspector certification (VA DHCD) or within 1 year.
• Building Official Certification or certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and directs building inspection activities.
• Reviews all building plans for compliance.
• Enforces compliance with VA USBC, Property Maintenance Code, and City Code.
• Determines fees for permits.
• Investigates complaints and performs emergency inspections.
• Issues warnings and stop-work orders.
• Addresses public and professional inquiries.
• Approves final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
• Maintains records regarding inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication (oral & written)

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

Two years college or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Building Official

(Hiring Range: $73,977 - $95,000 or negotiable) Enforces the uniform statewide building code and other applicable laws, regulations, and rules.

• Organizes and directs building inspection activities.
• Reviews all building plans for compliance.
• Enforces compliance with the VA USBC and Property Maintenance Code and City Code, as applicable.
• Determines fees for permits.
• Investigates complaints and makes emergency inspections.
• Issues warnings and stop work orders.
• Addresses public and professional inquiries.
• Approves final inspections and issues certificates of occupancy.
• Maintains all records regarding inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma and over ten years directly related supervisory experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate's Degree and over ten years directly related professional experience or,
• A Bachelor's Degree and over five years directly related professional experience or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certification Requirements:
• Must possess certification as a residential and commercial inspector from VA DHCD or obtain within a year of employment
• Must possess Building Official Certification or must obtain certification within 1-year of initial employment.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• General knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, safety, energy, housing, and related codes.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, and safety standards of building construction, building inspection, and structural design for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards.
• Ability to evaluate and development improvements in operations, procedures, and policies.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Must have strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication (oral and written), and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Ability to build strong working relationships within and across departments, with the City's Management team, the Mayor and City Council, contractors, citizens, and the community.

The work requires physical exertion such as walking over rough or difficult terrain; recurring standing, stooping, climbing or walking; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing between 25 and 75 pounds and may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, and dexterity.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.