Code Compliance Coordinator

Code Compliance Coordinator

Department: Executive Administration

Classification: Compliance/Safety Officer 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

The Office of University Building Official is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) and for establishing accessibility standards as they relate to buildings and structures on University property. The Office acts as the local building code enforcement department and reviews and approves plans and specifications, grants modifications, provides inspections and issues Certificate of Occupancy permits.

The Office also delegates inspection and enforcement duties to the State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and other state agencies or personnel having needed expertise.

The Code Compliance Coordinator works on a team with specialized plan examiners and inspectors who report to the University Building Official. Under the direct supervision of the University Building Official (UBO), the Code Compliance Coordinator's primary responsibilities include supervisory, administrative, and technical work in organizing and managing the inspection activity and administrative support functions for inspection services in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC).

Responsibilities also include the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and procedures related to inspection service functions and delivery. This position observes site plans, construction plans and specifications, provides field inspections and witnesses tests to ensure compliance with the USBC, other applicable state/federal laws and regulations, and University project requirements on capital and non-capital construction projects.

• Inspects construction sites and buildings, and observes plans to confirm compliance with approved construction documents, established policies, and applicable State and Federal building codes and regulations;
• Coordinates and performs all required inspections, including substantial and final completion inspections, and makes recommendations to the UBO for actionable warnings, citations, and violation notices;
• Provides leadership, direction, and guidance on technical code issues, strategies, procedures, and institutional awareness;
• Reviews and assists in the development of project requirements to ensure appropriate technical content and scope, including investigation and analysis of existing buildings to determine upgrade needs and continued code compliance;
• Assists in developing and implementing building inspection and plan review routines, methods, policies, procedures, and standards;
• Assists in the development and training of inspection standards and methods to ensure high‑quality inspection services;
• Provides recommendations to resolve deficiencies and identify solutions arising from differing code interpretations;
• Researches and remains current with all applicable building codes;
• Must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness during frequent contact with designers, developers, contractors, the SFMO, and university personnel in a professional, fair, and cooperative manner;
• The ultimate objective of this function is to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the University community and the building occupants.

• Confers with the OUBO review team, owners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to ensure code compliance and understanding;
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with project managers, field representatives, professional consultants, the State Fire Marshal Office, and other stakeholders;
• Implements and assists the UBO with training opportunities for the university community, including AE professionals, contractors, and GMU employees;
• Assists UBO with updating and maintaining university procedures related to OUBO processes within the HECO manual;
• Must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness during frequent contact with designers, developers, contractors, the SFMO, and university personnel in a professional, fair, and cooperative manner;
• The ultimate objective of this function is to help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the University community and the building occupants.

• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters;
• Implements and reviews reports to verify that established goals and objectives are achieved;
• Manages the OUBO inspection program by developing, maintaining, and improving procedures and policies for effective and efficient…