Job Description

Community Development Department - County of Albemarle, VA

Full-Time, 12 Months

Exempt, Pay Grade 38

VRS-Eligible, Benefits-Eligible

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.
• Performs plan reviews dependent upon workloads.
• 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.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

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 locations, traversing uneven terrain and obstructions in possibly adverse weather, and climbing up and down ladders.
• Frequent and regular contact with local government senior officials, architects, engineers, contractors and the public.
• Regular contact with the public and community business groups.
• Occasional contact with the courts, fire and police officials.
• Technical discussions, persuasive presentation, stressful or adversarial interactions, potential for conflict, use of tact and diplomacy.

Remote Work:

This position is eligible for remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Salary Range:

The hiring range for the Deputy Building Official is $109,109 - $120,595 annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, VRS retirement, and continuing education / training oppurtunities. This is a full time, FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Deadline for Applications:

Position advertisement will remain open until field.

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through

Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.