Assistant Building Official

York County•Yorktown, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Building Official in overseeing the functions of the Building Safety office. Assists in supervision and management of the activities of Building Safety Division personnel engaged in permit issuance and building inspections. Assists in supervising personnel engaged in inspection of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations for quality of workmanship, materials, and safety precautions. Interprets, applies, and enforces rules and regulations relating to the construction of new buildings and the repair of existing buildings. Performs commercial and residential plan reviews to determine compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC). This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to remain at the worksite or to report to the worksite in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor. Job responsibilities may include any of the following, depending on the incumbent’s functional assignment. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of job functions, but a representative sample of the type and level of work that is expected in this position. Supervises division employees with permit issuance, building inspection, and plan review functions. Assists the Building Official by participating in the selection, placement, supervision, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of Division staff. Participates in the development and implementation of department and division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. Reads and interprets building plans of commercial and residential buildings to determine compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Explains applicable codes, regulations, and policies to architects, builders, contractors, journeymen, permit applicants, the general public, and other employees. Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports concerning code compliance matters to private citizens, contractors, and architects. Maintains knowledge and awareness of changes and trends in applicable building codes; formulates policy and implements procedural changes as necessary to ensure effective plan review activities. Researches new product information for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Performs specific inspections of residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other applicable standards. Issues correction notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when violations exist. Responds to and investigates complaints regarding unpermitted construction or problem cases. Coordinates with Zoning Code, Enforcement, and other County divisions and agencies to facilitate related enforcement. Coordinates with the Fire Marshal's Office and other regulatory agencies performing plan review and inspections to ensure proper enforcement of applicable regulations. Coordinates with commercial building owners to ensure compliance with the York County Elevator Program. Serves as the Acting Building Official during any absence of the Building Official. Participates with Virginia Building Code Officials Association, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Virginia Fire Prevention Association, and Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association to promote the profession of building safety and jointly support state positions on proposed code changes. Performs damage assessment inspections as needed. Prepares evidence and testifies in court on code violation cases, as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related field and five (5) to seven (7) years of experience as a licensed professional engineer, architect, contractor, or superintendent of building construction, or as a building inspector with supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At least three (3) years of experience in supervision of technical staff.
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia Certification as a Certified Building Official, Combination Building Plans Examiner, and Amusement Device Inspector, or have the ability to obtain all certifications within 12 months of the date of hire (36 months for Amusement Device).

Responsibilities

Supervises division employees with permit issuance, building inspection, and plan review functions.
Assists the Building Official by participating in the selection, placement, supervision, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of Division staff.
Participates in the development and implementation of department and division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
Reads and interprets building plans of commercial and residential buildings to determine compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Explains applicable codes, regulations, and policies to architects, builders, contractors, journeymen, permit applicants, the general public, and other employees.
Prepares a variety of correspondence and reports concerning code compliance matters to private citizens, contractors, and architects.
Maintains knowledge and awareness of changes and trends in applicable building codes; formulates policy and implements procedural changes as necessary to ensure effective plan review activities.
Researches new product information for compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Performs specific inspections of residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and other applicable standards.
Issues correction notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when violations exist.
Responds to and investigates complaints regarding unpermitted construction or problem cases.
Coordinates with Zoning Code, Enforcement, and other County divisions and agencies to facilitate related enforcement.
Coordinates with the Fire Marshal's Office and other regulatory agencies performing plan review and inspections to ensure proper enforcement of applicable regulations.
Coordinates with commercial building owners to ensure compliance with the York County Elevator Program.
Serves as the Acting Building Official during any absence of the Building Official.
Participates with Virginia Building Code Officials Association, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, Virginia Fire Prevention Association, and Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association to promote the profession of building safety and jointly support state positions on proposed code changes.
Performs damage assessment inspections as needed.
Prepares evidence and testifies in court on code violation cases, as needed.