Virginia Staffing
Code Specialist II
Under general supervision, performs the full professional work in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and internal policies. Evaluates fire and life safety plans and associated documentation and performs related inspections for new construction and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Statewide Fire Prevention Code, County Code, and related policies. Prepares appropriate correspondence to architects, engineers, designers, installers, owners, contractors addressing any code-related deficiencies noted during plan reviews. This position enforces the Virginia Statewide Fire Code, portions of the Virginia Construction Code and referenced NFPA standards by conducting plan reviews to include associated report preparation. Ensures up-to-date technical documents and will assist with internal code-related projects. Performs other duties as assigned to further the goals and objectives of the department. Illustrative duties include: serving as a technical assistant in the interpretation, development, or enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies; providing technical interpretation for citizens, staff and county officials, and ensuring compliance and consistency in code ordinance, and regulatory enforcement; evaluating plan submissions for code compliance and completeness and communicating deficiencies; assisting in the design and presentation of technical training concerning applicable codes, ordinances, policies, and regulatory requirements; and conducting reviews and/or inspections of projects designed or installed by contractors, developers or individuals to verify compliance with applicable contracts, agreements, county and state codes and regulations. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: working knowledge of the industry and of the codes and ordinances that apply to the type of work being regulated; working knowledge of the process by which violations of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies are resolved and the legal procedures for prosecuting such violations; working knowledge of real property descriptions; and ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate agreements using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion. Minimum qualifications include: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the industry being regulated such as engineering, architecture, urban planning, biological or environmental science, public administration, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field; plus, two years of progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement experience in the industry being regulated. Preferred qualifications include: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module) certification; Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Fire Protection Plans Examiner certification; Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs certification; knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and referenced standards; and experience with review of building and tenant drawings for construction type, structural fire resistance, means of egress, and fire protection system requirements. Certificates and licenses required include: Driver's License; Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs; Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module); and VDHCD Fire Protection Plans Examiner. Necessary special requirements include: completion of a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and terrain features, and drive motor vehicles.
Under general supervision, performs the full professional work in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and internal policies. Evaluates fire and life safety plans and associated documentation and performs related inspections for new construction and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Statewide Fire Prevention Code, County Code, and related policies. Prepares appropriate correspondence to architects, engineers, designers, installers, owners, contractors addressing any code-related deficiencies noted during plan reviews. This position enforces the Virginia Statewide Fire Code, portions of the Virginia Construction Code and referenced NFPA standards by conducting plan reviews to include associated report preparation. Ensures up-to-date technical documents and will assist with internal code-related projects. Performs other duties as assigned to further the goals and objectives of the department. Illustrative duties include: serving as a technical assistant in the interpretation, development, or enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies; providing technical interpretation for citizens, staff and county officials, and ensuring compliance and consistency in code ordinance, and regulatory enforcement; evaluating plan submissions for code compliance and completeness and communicating deficiencies; assisting in the design and presentation of technical training concerning applicable codes, ordinances, policies, and regulatory requirements; and conducting reviews and/or inspections of projects designed or installed by contractors, developers or individuals to verify compliance with applicable contracts, agreements, county and state codes and regulations. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: working knowledge of the industry and of the codes and ordinances that apply to the type of work being regulated; working knowledge of the process by which violations of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies are resolved and the legal procedures for prosecuting such violations; working knowledge of real property descriptions; and ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate agreements using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion. Minimum qualifications include: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the industry being regulated such as engineering, architecture, urban planning, biological or environmental science, public administration, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field; plus, two years of progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement experience in the industry being regulated. Preferred qualifications include: Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module) certification; Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Fire Protection Plans Examiner certification; Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs certification; knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and referenced standards; and experience with review of building and tenant drawings for construction type, structural fire resistance, means of egress, and fire protection system requirements. Certificates and licenses required include: Driver's License; Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs; Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module); and VDHCD Fire Protection Plans Examiner. Necessary special requirements include: completion of a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and terrain features, and drive motor vehicles.