Deputy Building Official

Company: Campbell County
Location: Rustburg
Posted on: February 16, 2026

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, Burlington , Deputy Building Official, Construction , Rustburg, North Carolina