Description
How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply online through the City of Newport News job site. Please be sure to complete all sections of the application, including your work history and education. We look forward to learning more about you.
Apply here: https://www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job
Deputy Building Official City of Newport News, Virginia Codes Compliance Department
Help lead building safety for one of Virginia's major cities!
The City of Newport News is seeking a Deputy Building Official to help direct the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code (USBC). Reporting to the Building Official, you'll lead our plan review and inspection staff, oversee permits and certificates of occupancy, and act as Building Official in their absence. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced code professional ready to shape building safety across a growing city.
Target Salary Range: $72,000 - $87,000 Based on Experience
What you'll do
- Help plan and direct administration of the Virginia USBC and implement Technical Review Board (TRB) determinations
- Review and approve plans and specifications for new construction, modifications, and alterations to commercial buildings for USBC and City code compliance
- Oversee the issuance and revocation of construction permits and Certificates of Occupancy, and the issuance of court summonses when required
- Supervise and manage staff performing building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and electrical plan reviews — assigning work, managing performance, and developing the team
- Perform field inspections on difficult USBC/TRB compliance matters and consult with contractors and property owners
- Work closely with architects, engineers, developers, and other City departments; investigate complaints and initiate actions up to legal proceedings
- Assist with damage assessments during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) events such as natural disasters
- Represent Codes Compliance at Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Planning Commission, and Economic Development meetings
- Act as Building Official in the incumbent's absence
Why Newport News
Step into a senior leadership role with a major Virginia city, backed by a benefits package built to support you and your family:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) pension plus a Retirement Health Savings Account and an optional Empower 457(b) deferred comp plan
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA/FSA options and your choice of coverage start date
- Generous paid time off: 19.5 personal days, 9 medical leave days, and 12 paid holidays per year
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development — including support to attend code training, conferences, and seminars to keep current with USBC changes
- Life and short/long-term disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program and free Calm Premium
- RENEW employee wellness program, fitness center member rates, and an employee discount program
Please note: This position requires a background check, a satisfactory pre-employment medical evaluation, and a valid driver's license. It includes occasional field inspection work and damage-assessment duties during emergency events.
Ready to lead? Apply today: www.nnva.gov/193/Apply-for-a-Job
Requirements
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field, and 3–5 years of code enforcement experience with 1–2 years of supervisory experience — or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current DHCD certification as a Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner
- Building Official certification within 12 months of hire
- Thorough knowledge of the USBC, code enforcement methods, and the building trades (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, elevator)
- Proven supervisory and leadership ability
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable record
