Deputy Building Official

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Deputy Building Official

Community Development Full Time Regular EEO4 Officials Admin Charlottesville, VA, US

Community Development Department - County of Albemarle, VA

Full-Time, 12 Months

Exempt, Pay Grade 38

The Albemarle County Community Development Department is seeking candidates for a Deputy Building Official.

Help build the future of our community as a Deputy Building Official. In this role, you'll ensure construction projects meet safety standards, support economic growth, and contribute to high-quality development. If you are someone who is passionate about leadership, problem-solving, and public service, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact every day!

Job Summary / Objective:

Performs complex professional and technical work leading, managing, overseeing and organizing the activities of the Building Division related to all Codes at the federal, state, and local level within Community Development (CDD). Serves as the Building Official in the absence of the same. Coordinates and collaborates with the Director, Building Official and other divisions within CDD. Oversees and manages plans review and performance management functions within the Division.

Solves problems in collaboration with customers such as builders and developers. Oversees Timekeeping and System Management within the Division.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises and assigns work to the Building Division staff of up to 10 people including supervisors and certified professional staff under the general direction of the Building Official.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as the deputy building official with the specific authority in all matters of the Building Official should the Building Official be unavailable to perform their duties.
• Supervises the Building Division’s plans review functions specifically and technical staff’s activities as requested related to the enforcement of all Codes (federal, state, and local) germane to building within Albemarle County.
• Works with architects, engineers, developers and contractors to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, all related Codes, and accepted practices.
• In collaboration with the Building Official, leads Performance Measurement and Reporting related to the Division.
• Communicates the work efforts of the Building Division to both internal and external customers, agencies, and organizations.
• Maintains all records in compliance with County policies and the records retention requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Provides every customer with a professional, empathetic, and responsive experience.
• Performs related work as required.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required in architecture, engineering, construction, or a related field of study. Certification as a Certified Professional Code Administrator by NACA, Certified Building Official by BOCA or Certified Building Official by ICC.
• Minimum of five years related experience, including supervisory, with demonstrated skills in leadership and team building required.
• At least three years of building experience as a licensed professional engineer, architect, building inspector, contractor or plans reviewer.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications /

Certifications:

• A background in facilitating teams is preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Office setting with occasional telework dependent upon organizational needs.
• Frequent movement among offices with some lifting of light objects.
• Frequent visits to construction project…