Deputy Building Official

Albemarle County

. Lead, manage, oversee, and organize Building Division activities related to federal, state, and local codes .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,109 - $120,595 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building code enforcement, plans review, and performance management while effectively leading and supervising a team of professionals. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

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Building Code EnforcementPlans Review ManagementSupervisory ExperienceCertified Building OfficialCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Plans ReviewCode CompliancePerformance MeasurementTechnical DiscussionsConstruction Project Oversight

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunicationTact and DiplomacyEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Code AdministratorCertified Building Official

Industry Keywords

Virginia Uniform Statewide Building CodeBuilding Division ActivitiesCommunity DevelopmentConstruction ComplianceCounty Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, oversee, and organize Building Division activities related to federal, state, and local codes
Serve as Building Official when the Building Official is unavailable
Coordinate and collaborate with the Director, Building Official, and other Community Development divisions
Oversee and manage plans review and performance management functions
Supervise and assign work to up to 10 Building Division staff members, including supervisors and certified professional staff
Supervise plans review functions and technical staff activities related to code enforcement
Perform plan reviews based on workloads
Work with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and related codes
Lead performance measurement and reporting for the Division
Communicate Building Division work efforts to internal and external customers, agencies, and organizations
Maintain records according to County policies and Commonwealth of Virginia retention requirements
Provide professional, empathetic, and responsive customer service
Conduct frequent visits to construction project locations
Perform related work as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 experience, with demonstrated skills in leadership and team building
At least three years of building experience as a licensed professional engineer, architect, building inspector, contractor, or plans reviewer
Valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Ability to traverse uneven terrain and obstructions, climb ladders, and lift light objects
Ability to communicate with senior officials, architects, engineers, contractors, the public, community business groups, courts, fire officials, and police officials
Ability to conduct technical discussions and persuasive presentations and handle stressful or adversarial interactions using tact and diplomacy

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
Continuing education / training opportunities
Remote work eligibility
Benefits eligibility