Deputy Code Official

Deputy Code Official

The City's Deputy Code Official performs responsible administrative and complex technical work to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) as assigned by the Building Code Official including residential and light commercial plan review, performing field inspections, and assisting the Code Official in the oversight, direction, planning, training, and coaching of building inspectors, permit issuance, plan reviewers, and enforcement activities;

may directly supervise assigned staff. Work is performed under the supervision of and reports to the Building Code Official.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $80,556.13 - $ annually, with starting pay based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS)
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
  Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
• Defined Contribution 401a Plan:
  Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Assists the Building Code Official in the administration, operations, and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), including coordinating, planning, staffing, and ensuring quality control.
• Reviews residential building plans (and some commercial plans), permit applications, and inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with current building code requirements and for application of safe construction practices.
• Reviews code modification requests.
• Inspects existing buildings for hazardous conditions and structural failures after emergencies or accidents.
• Issues warnings and stop-work orders when construction projects are found to be non-code complying.
• Investigates building complaints regarding inspection activities and takes appropriate action, seeking conferral of the Building Code Official depending on the extent of the complaint.
• Checks quality of materials and methods of construction per the city approved plans.
• Issues certificates of occupancy and occupant loads as required.
• Assists the Building Code Official in assigning and reviewing work, coaching, training, and motivating of staff. Participates in and provides significant input and recommendation related to hiring, evaluating performance, and disciplinary action in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures. May directly supervise assigned staff.
• Ensures that subordinate staff have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work and provides technical expertise to staff.
• Effectively responds to questions from citizens, contractors, and builders regarding code enforcement, construction complaints, violations, and future updates to the building codes.
• Conducts housing code inspections as required.
• Assists in the coordination and information dissemination for construction projects with interdepartmental or intergovernmental implications.
• Provides recommendation to the Building Code Official on proposed changes to code and other regulatory items, assisting with implementation of any such changes.
• Prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, and presentation for City Council,…