Deputy Building Official

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a dynamic atmosphere and agile work environment.
The Department of Building and Development prides itself on providing great customer service in an atmosphere where work-life balance and professional development are respected and encouraged.

The Deputy Building Official is a key member of the Code Enforcement Division's leadership team and serves under the general direction of the Building Official. The Deputy Building Official assists the Building Official with oversight of a large and diverse staff including permit technicians, plans reviewers, inspectors and administrative staff and maintaining a synergistic relationship with the Fire Marshal's Office.
We are seeking an experienced Deputy Building Official to join our team as we lead the department into a new era of integration and cooperation among work groups, assist our partners in the development community build the county's future, and promote the health, safety and welfare through the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and other local, state and federal regulations. This individual should be customer focused, think strategically, be adaptable to changes that impact the administration of the building code and promote innovative ideas for the completion of the daily plan review work.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
* Direct management of up to 3 employees to include plan review team lead positions and an administrative assistant.

* Plan, direct and manage the building and trade plan review program and staff.

* Serve as the acting Building Official in the absence of the Building Official.

* Manage staff performance for adherence to all applicable policies and procedures of the Department and of the County.

* Assist the Building Official with administering and enforcing the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC).

* Provide technical advice to the Building Official, Code Division Manager, Code staff, the Department's leadership and County Administration.

* Manage staff oversight and industry membership of the Local Board of Building Code Appeals (LBBCA pursuant to Title 36-105, Code of Virginia.

* Serve as an authority and subject matter expert regarding building code issues, including interpretation for staff-related questions and external requests for modification and interpretation recommendations for code changes that would enhance the County's ability to enforce the code to meet local demands.

* Provide technical code expertise and consultation to Building Code Enforcement and Fire Marshal's Office staff, contractors, engineers architects, owners, applicants and attorneys.

* Provide technical and complex training about new techniques in construction and materials and about new or complex statutes, codes and ordinances.

* Promote staff growth and professional development, including encouraging participation in local, state and federal organizations involved in establishing and enforcing building and trade codes.

* Promote the use of technology to complete daily building code plan reviews and inspections.

* Review proposed local, state and federal legislation for compliance with the building code and other regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent leadership and supervisory skills, support continuous learning, provide great customer service and foster a team environment. Maintaining synergy between the internal Code plan review and inspection work groups, the Permits Division, Fire Marshal's Office and the Planning and Zoning Enforcement team is paramount. They will be organized, exhibit high level of self-motivation, interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, County officials, builders, contractors and the public with integrity. This candidate must be proficient at speaking to elected boards and commissions as well as being comfortable speaking with professionals in the business community and with citizens.
This candidate should demonstrate they can solve problems and resolve conflicts and have extensive knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state and federal) surrounding the building code regulations.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Management, or construction related field; four (4) years of code enforcement management or other complex project management experience along with one (1) year of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.Criminal, credit and DMV background checks are required. Valid driver's license and good driving record required (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).Must obtain and maintain certification as a State certified Building Code Official and complete County required supervisory training within one (1) year of hire. Certification as a Certified Code Enforcement Administrator (CCEA) a plus.