Description
Application Deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE:
The City's Deputy Code Official performs responsible administrative and complex technical work to enforce the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) as assigned by the Building Code Official including residential and light commercial plan review, performing field inspections, and assisting the Code Official in the oversight, direction, planning, training, and coaching of building inspectors, permit issuance, plan reviewers, and enforcement activities; may directly supervise assigned staff. Work is performed under the supervision of and reports to the Building Code Official.
To learn more about the Charlottesville Department of Neighborhood Development Services, please visit: https://www.charlottesville.gov/261/Neighborhood-Development-Services
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $80,556.13 - $100,908.38 annually, with starting pay based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:
- Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
- Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
- 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
- Choice of retirement plan
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
- Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.
Requirements
Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, planning, business management, or a related field AND at least 3 years of experience in the building construction trade, in building inspections, or a related area.
OR
- Associate degree, technical/vocational degree, or some college-level coursework in construction, planning, business management, or a related field AND at least 4 years of experience in the building construction trade, in building inspections, or a related area.
OR
- High School diploma or GED AND at least 6 years of experience in the building construction trade, in building inspections, or a related area.
OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above that would confer equivalent knowledge and ability. (13VAC5-63-50, Code of Virginia)
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Supervisory experience.
Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:
- Within one year of start date, must obtain certification as a Building Official.
- Within one year of start date, must obtain Combination Residential Inspector, Combination Commercial Inspector, and Residential and Commercial Plans Examiner in accordance with the VUSBC.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
- Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
