What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Building Official position at Gloucester County, VA?

Salary : $78,059.00 Annually

Location : Gloucester, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 01152025-01

Department : BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Description

Annual Salary : $78,059 Depending on Qualifications

Join a Community-Focused Career!

Are you a professional eager to make a real difference in a community? Do local government and community development spark your interest? If you hold values like integrity, trust, respect, accountability, safety, and collaboration close to your heart, we'd love to hear from you!

Gloucester County is excited to offer you a fantastic opportunity!

Under general direction, the Deputy Building Official performs complex supervisory and technical to assist in managing the Building Inspections Department by administering and enforcing the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Commercial and Residential International Building Codes (IBC), Virginia maintenance codes and County floodplain ordinance. Employee must exercise considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness in dealing with design professionals, contractors, property owners and the public.

The Deputy Building Official reports to the Building Official.

Job Highlights

Acts for the Building Official in the incumbent's absence.

Administers USBC, Commercial and Residential IBC, Virginia maintenance codes, and County floodplain ordinance; supervises enforcement by inspectors; determines compliance of construction; investigates complaints.

Conducts plan reviews of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures as well as the associated electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trade plans.

Assists the Building Official with departmental administrative matters, including staff recruitment, budgeting, and policy development.

Advises design professionals and the public; interprets legal and code requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors and homeowners; answers questions in person and on telephone on Building Code requirements.

Reviews and determines code compliance for new industrial, commercial and residential construction; issues stop work orders, notices of violations, and / or orders to remove unsafe structures, obtains summons and appears in court to ensure enforcement of code requirements.

Issues and reviews certificates of occupancy for residential, commercial, industrial and manufactured housing compliance.

Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with the code requirements, approved construction documents, and manufacturer's specifications.

Supervises damage assessment teams in the event of storms, floods, or other natural disasters / catastrophic events.

Serves as staff to the Local Board of Building Code Appeals (LBBCA); serves on various committees and groups as appointed or requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Possession of an Associate's or Technology Degree in Construction Management or Building Construction.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a certified inspector in a local government building inspection division, with one (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.

Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and may be subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure he / she meets job-related physical requirements.

Possession of Building Official certification from the International Code Council (ICC). Possession of Building Official certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

Possession of the following professional designations : Plans Examiner, Combination Inspector, and Certified Floodplain Manager (Association of State Floodplain Managers-ASFM).

To be considered for this position, your online application must include a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

OUR Community : Gloucester County

Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

If you possess a valid driver's license, list the issuing state and expiration date. If none, please enter N / A as your response.

Do you possess Building Official certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)?

Do you possess Building Official certification from the International Code Council (ICC)?

Do you possess any of the following professional designations?

N / A

Plans Examiner

Combination Inspector

Certified Floodplain Manager (Association of State Floodplain Managers-ASFM)

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

Less than one year

1 to 3 years

4 to 6 years

Greater than 6 years

I have reviewed the job posting and understand in order for my application to be considered complete, I must attach my cover letter, resume and (3) professional references.

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