Raftelis Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
Building Official
The Building Official oversees permitting, plan review, inspections, certificates of occupancy, code interpretations, and related compliance actions, while providing day-to-day leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management for division staff. The role also works closely with applicants, contractors, design professionals, front-line permit staff, partner departments, and County leadership to support safe, compliant, efficient, and well-documented development while delivering a high standard of public service.
This leader will step into a division navigating high workload, staffing transitions, and ongoing process and technology improvements. Success will require strong technical credibility and a visible, approachable leadership style. The ideal candidate will build trust, clarify roles and expectations, strengthen accountability without micromanaging, mentor staff, and drive practical operational improvements in a fast-paced, growing community.