Building Official

City of Fredericksburg•Fredericksburg, VA

5d•$96,500 - $106,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves administering the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Property Maintenance Code under general supervision. The role includes planning and assigning work, supervising inspectors and permit technicians, and interpreting codes to address inquiries. It requires conducting complex inspections and plan reviews. Additionally, the role encompasses technical and administrative duties related to community maintenance and nuisance inspections, enforcing the Virginia Property Maintenance Code, and Fredericksburg’s Nuisance Ordinance. Responsibilities include addressing issues such as trash, overgrown grass, inoperative vehicles, vacant buildings, graffiti, and blight, as well as enforcing other city ordinances.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Six (6) years’ experience performing building inspections and plan reviews for code compliance purposes
Or equivalent education, and/or experience
Strong grasp of GIS principles, cartography, database management, and geospatial data integrity
Certification from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development as a Building Official and Property Maintenance Official
Valid Virginia driver’s license

Responsibilities

Plan Review and Inspection Oversight: Planning, assigning, and supervising the review of building plans and inspections to ensure compliance with building codes. Overseeing complex projects, approving corrective actions, and writing correspondence to contractors and architects about compliance issues.
Staff Management and Training: Supervising a team of building inspectors, property maintenance officials, plan reviewers, and clerical staff. Assigning work, providing technical guidance, evaluating performance, and coordinating training to ensure staff competency and adherence to codes.
Code Compliance and Enforcement: Consulting with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public on code compliance, interpreting property maintenance codes, investigating complaints, overseeing inspections, issuing violation notices, and initiating legal actions. Serving as an expert witness in court.
Administrative and Professional Development: Establishing work plans and procedures, preparing for appeals cases, testifying in court, and approving inspection agencies. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws and industry trends through professional development activities, along with performing various administrative tasks like scheduling inspections and maintaining records.