Title: Code & Regulation Specialist

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV

Hiring Range: $75K - $85K

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Housing & Cmnty Devel

Location: Main Street Centre

Agency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process:
Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Supplemental Questions:
You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Answers should be reflected in jobs and positions held.

Background and Reference Checks:
Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Lay off Policy 1.3:
If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses:
We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship:
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion:
DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees, and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: rr-recruitment1@dhcd.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.