Code and Regulation Specialist

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.

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

Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of state, federal, and national laws, codes, regulations, and standards related to building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy conservation, and accessibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of building and fire protection design, construction, and engineering.
• Skilled in conducting research, performing complex technical analysis, and reporting on findings.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software resources/applications necessary for execution of the job, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive experience in the administration and enforcement of building and fire-related regulations, codes, and standards.
• Experience in the development of state and national building and fire-related regulations, codes, and standards.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of the Virginia legislative and regulatory processes.