Deputy Building Official & Code Compliance Lead

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 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.