Deputy Building Official
Company: Campbell County
Location: Rustburg
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Department of Community
Development Campbell County is currently seeking a motivated and
detail-oriented Deputy Building Official to join our Community
Development team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives
in a busy, customer-focused environment and is committed to
ensuring safe and compliant construction practices. Salary is
$60-70,000 depending on qualifications/experience Makes a daily
difference in the Campbell County organization and locality
through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing
improvement and accountability. Performs with excellence, the
following tasks, including but not limited to: Assists the Building
Official in the daily operations of Building Inspections.
Supervises, assigns, and directs the work of the Plan Reviewer and
Inspection Staff for code compliance and enforcement activities.
Serves as designee in official duties in absence of the Building
Official. Participate in the development and implementation of
Department goals, objectives and priorities. Assists with reviews
of permit applications and building plans for code compliance and
approval. Assists with issuing permits. Performs onsite inspections
to determine compliance with all applicable codes. Conduct
investigations of nonconforming situations and complaints;
coordinates with state enforcement officials as needed. Provides
technical assistance to departmental personnel, contractors,
builders, general public, and others as requested. Issue correction
notices and stop work orders, if necessary, when violations exist.
Determines compliance with handicapped accessibility standards for
new construction and existing buildings and structures per building
code requirements. Works with State and local Fire Marshal’s
offices with plan reviews and periodic inspections of buildings for
compliance with applicable fire codes. Assists and coordinates with
the Zoning Office, Commissioner of Revenue and other local staff.
Exercises supervision over technical and administrative personnel
involved with obtaining compliance with established standards.
Responsible for making final decisions on technical problems and
disputes subject to administrative review by the proper
authorities. Maintains adequate and proper records of all actions
of the Department as required for code compliance. Participates in
the Project Evaluation Committee. Responsible for initial and
updated training for Code Enforcement Officers to insure compliance
with state requirements and performance standards set by the
County. Responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleanliness of
any vehicle assigned, or in their care. Qualifications: High school
diploma or general education degree (GED). Five years of
construction experience in the primary trades of framing, plumbing,
electrical and mechanical. Minimum of three years of building
inspections or code enforcement. Possess a minimum of three
Inspector/Plan Reviewer certifications. Certified as a Building
Official in the State of Virginia within 18 months of employment.
Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and be insurable under the County’s
policy. Requires completion of National Incident Management System
IS-700 and IS-100 within 90 days of employment. Requires completion
of National Incident Management System IS-200 within 120 days of
employment and ICS-300 within one year of employment (based on
availability of scheduled classes). Desirable: Three years of
supervisory experience. Core Skill Sets: Thorough knowledge of
state and local laws governing building construction, use and
occupancy and the ability to apply this knowledge in the analysis
and interpretation of construction plans and specifications;
Thorough knowledge of approved methods and materials used in
building construction and allied structural and mechanical work;
Ability to interpret and enforce building codes firmly and
tactfully and to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with contractors, architects, property owners,
employees and the public; General understanding and ability to
utilize the County’s adopted software platform, including Microsoft
Office Suite products and other systems.
Keywords: Campbell County, Harrisonburg , Deputy Building Official, Construction , Rustburg, Virginia
