Building Official

Job overview

The Building Official role is onsite in Fredericksburg, VA, with a hiring range of $96,500–$106,000 per year. The City of Fredericksburg describes the position as public service supporting code compliance, safety, and community maintenance. The role administers Virginia building and property maintenance codes while overseeing inspections, plan reviews, staff, and enforcement work. It helps ensure projects and properties comply with applicable codes and city ordinances, and addresses community maintenance concerns through inspections and enforcement.

What you'll do

• Administer the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and Virginia Property Maintenance Code
• plan, assign, and supervise plan reviews and inspections
• oversee complex projects and corrective actions
• supervise inspectors, plan reviewers, property maintenance officials, and clerical staff
• provide technical guidance and training
• consult on code compliance
• investigate complaints
• oversee inspections and issue violation notices
• initiate legal actions and serve as an expert witness
• establish work plans and procedures
• prepare appeals cases and testify in court
• approve inspection agencies
• schedule inspections and maintain records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

building official

fredericksburg va

city of fredericksburg

building codes

property maintenance code

plan review

inspection oversight

code enforcement

staff supervision

gis

virginia certification

$96,500-$106,000/year

medical insurance

virginia retirement system

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• paid leave
• paid training
• Virginia Retirement System participation
• professional development.

Why this role

Supervisory role spanning building inspections, plan reviews, property maintenance, nuisance enforcement, and staff training; Virginia Building Official and Property Maintenance Official certifications are required.

About the employer

City of Fredericksburg is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.