Deputy Building Official

Gloucester County; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester County is seeking a Deputy Building Official to lead the Building Inspections Department under Virginia USBC and IBC code enforcement. The role includes plan reviews, field inspections, and advising designers and the public on code requirements.

The position requires ICC and DHCD Building Official certifications, an Associate’s degree in a related field, and 5+ years as a certified inspector with 1–2 years of supervisory experience. Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Technology Degree in Construction Management or Building Construction is required.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a certified inspector in a local government building inspection division, with 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Building Official certification from the ICC and Virginia DHCD is required.
• Plans Examiner and Combination Inspector certifications, and ASFM Floodplain Manager designation are required.

Responsibilities

• Administers USBC, IBC, Virginia maintenance codes, and county floodplain ordinance; supervises inspectors; determines construction compliance.
• Conducts plan reviews for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and associated trades.
• Assists Building Official with staff recruitment, budgeting, and policy development.
• Interprets code requirements and advises designers and the public; answers questions on Building Code requirements.
• Issues and reviews certificates of occupancy; performs field inspections for code compliance.
• Serves on Local Board of Building Code Appeals and various committees.

Skills

Code enforcement

Plan reviews

Team supervision

Education

Associate’s/Tech Degree in Construction Management or Building Construction

ICC Building Official certification

Virginia DHCD Building Official certification

Plans Examiner

Combination Inspector

Certified Floodplain Manager (ASFM)

Job description

Gloucester County's Updated Compensation Structure

Hiring salary: $73,085-$109,627

Join a Community-Focused Career Opportunity

Are you a dedicated professional seeking to make a meaningful impact within a community? Are you interested in local government and community development? If you prioritize values such as integrity, trust, respect, accountability, safety, and collaboration, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Gloucester County is pleased to present an exciting career opportunity for qualified professionals.

Under general direction, the Deputy Building Official performs complex supervisory and technical to assist in managing the Building Inspections Department by administering and enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Commercial and Residential International Building Codes (IBC), Virginia maintenance codes and County floodplain ordinance. Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness in dealing with design professionals, contractors, property owners and the public.

The Deputy Building Official reports to the Building Official.

• Acts for the Building Official in the incumbent’s absence.
• Administers USBC, Commercial and Residential IBC, Virginia maintenance codes, and County floodplain ordinance; supervises enforcement by inspectors; determines compliance of construction; investigates complaints.
• Conducts plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures as well as the associated electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade plans.
• Assists the Building Official with departmental administrative matters, including staff recruitment, budgeting, and policy development.
• Advises design professionals and the public; interprets legal and code requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors and homeowners; answers questions in person and on telephone on Building Code requirements.
• Reviews and determines code compliance for new industrial, commercial and residential construction; issues stop work orders, notices of violations, and/or orders to remove unsafe structures, obtains summons and appears in court to ensure enforcement of code requirements.
• Issues and reviews certificates of occupancy for residential, commercial, industrial and manufactured housing compliance.
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with the code requirements, approved construction documents, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Supervises damage assessment teams in the event of storms, floods, or other natural disasters/catastrophic events.
• Serves as staff to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals (LBBCA); serves on various committees and groups as appointed or requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of an Associate’s or Technology Degree in Construction Management or Building Construction.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a certified inspector in a local government building inspection division, with one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he/she meets job-related physical requirements.
• Possession of Building Official certification from the International Code Council (ICC). Possession of Building Official certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) required.
• Possession of the following professional designations: Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector, and Certified Floodplain Manager (Association of State Floodplain Managers-ASFM) required.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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