Building Official

City of Fredericksburg; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a Building Official to administer the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Property Maintenance Code under general supervision.

You will manage plan reviews, conduct complex inspections, supervise inspectors and permit technicians, and enforce city ordinances, nuisance rules, and code compliance.

Join a dedicated team offering competitive benefits, professional development, and the opportunity to serve the Fredericksburg community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; six years of building inspections and plan reviews for code compliance or equivalent.
• Experience managing building inspection staff is preferred.
• Certification from the Virginia DHCD as Building Official and Property Maintenance Official is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer building and property maintenance codes under supervision.
• Plan, assign, and supervise inspections and plan reviews.
• Oversee staff of inspectors and permit technicians; provide guidance and training.
• Investigate complaints, issue notices of violation, and enforce city ordinances.

Skills

Experience in building inspections

Plan reviews

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

6 years' inspection experience or equivalent

VHCD Building Official and Property Maintenance Official certification

Tools

GIS principles

Cartography

Database management

Geospatial data integrity

Job description

Building Official

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Build Better, Lead Strong!

Hiring Range: $96,500 - $106,000 DOQ

Full-Time | Benefits | Professional Development

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

What You’ll Do

This position involves administering the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Property Maintenance Code under general supervision. The role includes planning and assigning work, supervising inspectors and permit technicians, and interpreting codes to address inquiries. It requires conducting complex inspections and plan reviews. Additionally, the role encompasses technical and administrative duties related to community maintenance and nuisance inspections, enforcing the Virginia Property Maintenance Code, and Fredericksburg’s Nuisance Ordinance. Responsibilities include addressing issues such as trash, overgrown grass, inoperative vehicles, vacant buildings, graffiti, and blight, as well as enforcing other city ordinances.

Plan Review and Inspection Oversight

This role involves planning, assigning, and supervising the review of building plans and inspections to ensure compliance with building codes. It includes overseeing complex projects, approving corrective actions, and writing correspondence to contractors and architects about compliance issues.

Staff Management and Training

The position supervises a team of building inspectors, property maintenance officials, plan reviewers, and clerical staff. Responsibilities include assigning work, providing technical guidance, evaluating performance, and coordinating training to ensure staff competency and adherence to codes.

Code Compliance and Enforcement

Duties involve consulting with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public on code compliance, interpreting property maintenance codes, investigating complaints, overseeing inspections, issuing violation notices, and initiating legal actions. The role also includes serving as an expert witness in court.

Administrative and Professional Development

This involves establishing work plans and procedures, preparing for appeals cases, testifying in court, and approving inspection agencies. It also requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws and industry trends through professional development activities, along with performing various administrative tasks like scheduling inspections and maintaining records.

Why Join Our Team?

A Career with Purpose

Join an experienced and supportive team that values public service, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.

Comprehensive Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Six (6) years’ experience performing building inspections and plan reviews for code compliance purposes;
• Or equivalent education, and/or experience.

Special Requirements

• Strong grasp of GIS principles, cartography, database management, and geospatial data integrity
• Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a, Building Official and Property Maintenance Official, and
• Valid Virgina driver’s license

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

While the position is open until filled, completed City Applications should be submitted to Human Resources before the close of business on November 20th, 2026.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.