Plans Review Team Lead

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Located in the western part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Loudoun County is a dynamic community that has experienced significant growth over the past decades with changing development environments, ranging from transit-oriented development at our new Metrorail stations, to redevelopment of existing neighborhoods, to maintaining and fostering our vibrant rural economy in the western part of the county. These factors create a lively atmosphere and agile work environment.

Loudoun County Government, named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 2025 Best Largest Employers, is comprised of County staff who dedicate their talents, education and experience to make a difference. In the Department of Building and Development, we place a high value on work-life balance, professional development and service to our community. Join our team of professionals who are committed to Community, Teamwork and Innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The Code Enforcement Plan Review Team Lead is a key member in the Code Enforcement Plan Review Section and serves under the general direction of the Building Official and Deputy Building Official. The Code Enforcement Plan Review Team Lead assists the Building Official and Deputy Building Official with oversight of a large and diverse staff of commercial and residential plans reviewers and maintains a synergistic relationship with the Fire Marshal's Office and the Department's Permitting Division. This position is a working manager who will be responsible for both leadership and supervision and will conduct plan reviews to augment the workload of staff and for the most complex projects and projects important to the community.

We are seeking an experienced Code Enforcement Plan Reviewer with leadership skills to join our team as we lead the department into a new era of integration and cooperation among work groups, assist our partners in the development community in building the county's future, and promote the health, safety and welfare through the administration and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC) and other local, state and federal regulations. This individual should be customer focused, facilitate a synergistic relationship with another Code Enforcement Plan Review Team Lead and plan review staff and inspection staff, be adaptable to changes that impact the administration of the building code and promote innovative ideas for the completion of the daily plan review work.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
* Direct management of residential and commercial building and trade plan reviewers.

* Assist the Building Official and Deputy Building Official plan, direct and manage the building and trade plan review program and staff.

* Manage staff performance for adherence to all applicable policies and procedures of the Division, Department and the County.

* Assist the Building Official and Deputy Building Official with administering and enforcing the provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC).

* Provide technical code expertise and consultation to Building Code Enforcement, Permits Division, Fire Marshal's Office staff, contractors, engineers, architects, owners, applicants and attorneys.

* Provide technical and complex training about new techniques in construction and materials and about new or complex statutes, codes and ordinances.

* Promote staff growth and professional development, including encouraging participation in local, state and federal organizations involved in establishing and enforcing building and trade codes.

* Promote the use of technology to complete daily building code plan reviews and serve as a subject matter expert for questions related to the County's land management plan review and inspection software.

* Review proposed local, state and federal legislation for compliance with the building code and other regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, excellent leadership skills, an interest in developing staff, support continuous learning, provide great customer service and foster a team environment. Maintaining synergy between the internal Code plan review and inspection work groups, the Permits Division and the Fire Marshal's Office is paramount. They will be organized, exhibiting high levels of self-motivation, interpersonal skills, including establishing and maintaining relationships with fellow employees, County officials, builders, architects, engineers, contractors and the public with integrity. This candidate must be proficient at speaking to professionals in the business community and with citizens. This candidate should demonstrate they can solve problems and resolve conflicts and have extensive knowledge of policies and regulations (local, state and federal) surrounding the building code regulations.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Fire Prevention, Engineering, Land Development or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in construction trade, fire prevention, plan review and/or inspection including interaction with the public; or equivalent combination of education and experience

The preferred qualifications include experience leading teams of professionals, work experience in a fast-paced customer-facing organization and knowledge of permitting and licensing software and digital plan review technologies. Knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC).

Valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Pass criminal and DMV background checks.
Must be able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours
Obtain the ICC Building Commercial Plans Examiner or Residential Plans Examiner certification within 1 year of hire and ability to obtain the remaining trades plans examiner certifications within 18 months of hire.