Senior Building Official – Code Compliance & Inspections

Campbell County; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell County in Virginia seeks a Building Official to lead Building Inspections and ensure code compliance across new construction and existing structures. The role requires a Virginia Building Official certification, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and five years of supervisory experience in construction or inspections.

You will coordinate with the Fire Marshal’s office, review plans for compliance, and train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administrative management or technical and structural engineering.
• Five years of progressively more responsible experience in construction and/or building inspection.
• Certifiable as a Building Official in Virginia.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License and insurable.
• Requires completion of NIMS IS-700 and IS-100 within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operations of Building Inspections; oversees fees and permits.
• Supervises inspection of buildings for code adherence across areas.
• Ensures compliance with accessibility standards for new and existing buildings.
• Coordinates with Fire Marshal’s offices for plan reviews and inspections.
• Assists Zoning Office and other local staff as needed.
• Provides staff with code books and updates; trains personnel.
• Maintains records for code compliance and department actions.
• Participates in the Project Evaluation Committee and budget development.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administrative management or technical and structural engineering

Certified Building Official in Virginia

Tools

AS/400 software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Campbell County in Virginia seeks a Building Official to lead Building Inspections and ensure code compliance across new construction and existing structures. The role requires a Virginia Building Official certification, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and five years of supervisory experience in construction or inspections.

You will coordinate with the Fire Marshal’s office, review plans for compliance, and train staff.