Code & Regulation Specialist (Multi) Building and Fire Regulations Division

Job Duties

Are you aware that Virginia’s statewide building and fire related regulations are established by the Board of Housing and Community Development and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development oversees the process of developing those regulations? This responsibility falls under the Building and Fire Regulations Division, where a Code and Regulation Specialist plays a critical role in that process, and ultimately in positively impacting housing affordability, building and fire safety, accessibility, energy and water conservation, and resiliency across the state.

As a Code and Regulation Specialist, your responsibilities will include:
•Ensuring compliance with both state and federal building and fire codes by providing technical guidance and supporting regulatory enforcement activities.
•Assisting in the development and revision of building and fire safety regulations and standards.
•Providing technical assistance and administrative support for implementing and interpreting regulatory requirements.
•Monitoring and administering compliance activities, and where authorized, enforcing state and federal codes.
•Collaborating with local officials, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure consistent application of regulations.
•Preparing reports, maintaining regulatory records, and supporting compliance reviews.

In this role, you will work within a team-oriented and customer-focused division, where your expertise as a subject matter expert will be valued and relied upon throughout the state of Virginia. You will have the opportunity to participate in the development and publishing of Virginia’s building and fire related regulations and custom code books, as well as the development and delivery of related training programs, including those offered by the Jack A. Proctor Building Code Academy.

• A Valid driver’s license is required.
• Virginia DHCD “Building Official” certification required.
• Must be able to travel frequently, some out of state and overnight.

Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly.

Two positions will be filled from this vacancy posting.