City of Fredericksburg

Building Official

Community Planning & Building - City of Fredericksburg, VA - Full Time



 
Building Official
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Build Better, Lead Strong!
Hiring Range: $96,500 - $106,000 DOQ
Full-Time | Benefits | Professional Development

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!
 

What You’ll Do

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.

Work assignments may include:
Plan Review and Inspection Oversight
This role involves planning, assigning, and supervising the review of building plans and inspections to ensure compliance with building codes. It includes overseeing complex projects, approving corrective actions, and writing correspondence to contractors and architects about compliance issues.		Staff Management and Training
The position supervises a team of building inspectors, property maintenance officials, plan reviewers, and clerical staff. Responsibilities include assigning work, providing technical guidance, evaluating performance, and coordinating training to ensure staff competency and adherence to codes.
Code Compliance and Enforcement
Duties involve 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. The role also includes serving as an expert witness in court.		Administrative and Professional Development
This involves establishing work plans and procedures, preparing for appeals cases, testifying in court, and approving inspection agencies. It also requires 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.

Why Join Our Team?

A Career with Purpose
Join an experienced and supportive team that values public service, teamwork, safety, and the opportunity to develop new skills while contributing to the community every day.		Comprehensive Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package that offers: medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.

Special Requirements

  • 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, and 
  • Valid Virgina driver’s license
 
BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values .

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

While the position is open until filled, completed City Applications should be submitted to Human Resources before the close of business on November 20th, 2026.

Questions? [email protected]
The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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