Salary: $75,490.00 - $150,163.00 Annually
Location : TCK Administration Building, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, Fl 32720, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-01512
Department: Growth and Resource Management
Division: Building & Code Administration
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Major FunctionsThe County of Volusia is seeking a Deputy Building Official for the Building & Code Administration Division. This position will be located in DeLand, FL and will be responsible for administrative, technical, and supervisory work within the Building Code Administration and Contractor Licensing activities and for assisting the Chief Building Official in all aspects of the Building & Code Administration Division as needed.
Illustrative Duties(
NOTE:These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Supervises Building Code Administration and activity staff.
- Serves as the Chief Building Official during his/her absence.
- Leads department operations related to damage assessment.
- Works with the Chief Building Official to develop systems, procedures, forms, and instructions to facilitate operations.
- Advises the Chief Building Official regarding the status of projects and programs.
- Analyzes and recommends adjustments for staffing positions and program priorities.
- Establishes and maintains records, statistics, reports, and controls necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, ordinances, resolutions, directives, and regulations.
- Interprets the codes for administration and enforcement.
- Conducts performance evaluations.
- Investigates construction failures for cause and remedy.
- Attends meetings as required regarding construction projects.
- Represents the County at any code-related meetings where the County determines representation to be desirable.
- Prepares and presents cases before the Volusia County Contractor Licensing and Construction Appeals Board.
- Analyzes programs to assess value, evaluate budgetary needs and set goals.
- Coordinates projects through meetings, correspondence, and presentations where information is exchanged.
- Prepares meeting agendas and performs all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings.
- Works closely with consultants to keep informed on all latest developments.
- May serve as a liaison to county committees and boards.
- Prepares and periodically monitors annual activity budget.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum RequirementsHigh School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, and progressively responsible experience.
ORBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience to include supervisory experience over building code enforcement personnel.
Licenses: - Must possess a valid standard license as an Inspector and/or Plans Examiner in two or more disciplines including building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or residential, issued by the Florida Department of Professional Business Regulations (DBPR) in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute 468.
- Must possess Florida Building Code Administrator license at time of hire or ability to attain within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain thereafter.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements with the exception of the certifications.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
The preferred candidate will have a minimum of two standard Plans Examiner and two standard Inspector licenses
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
- Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction and general practices employed in building construction.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of research techniques and availability of current information.
- Specific working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Reports, Florida Statutes, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.
- Ability to properly apply State Statutes, local codes, and ordinances to all commercial and residential construction pertinent to the various types of construction administered by the Building Division.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend all types of construction plans and blueprints.
- Ability to communicate code and ordinance applications to architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct both job site and office meetings with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and owners, and effectively communicate proper code applications and permit requirements pertinent to all commercial and residential projects.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, public officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary tools and documents.
- Ability to supervise subordinate staff and assign work.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs
ADA REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demands: Ability to speak and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach. Ability to push, pull and/or carry 15 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Primarily inside work.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, legal documents, ordinances, statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries. Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously; conversant in policies, techniques and procedures of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT - Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE - Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
PAID TIME OFF - Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement
- Military
HOLIDAYSThe County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and day after)
- Christmas
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Computer Purchase Program
- Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.01
NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions
must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
03
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
04
Did you graduate from High School or do you possess a GED?
05
Do you possess a valid standard license as an Inspector and/or Plans Examiner in two or more disciplines including building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or residential, issued by the Florida Department of Professional Business Regulations (DBPR) in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute 468?
06
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please include the disciplines in which you have the standard license inspector/plans examiner in?
07
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field?
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Do you have experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field?
09
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
10
Do you have at least five (5) years of supervisory experience over building personnel?
11
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
12
Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?
13
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
14
Do you possess any of the following licenses?
- Certified Building Code Administrator pursuant to Florida Statute 468
- Registered Florida Engineer pursuant to FS 471
- Registered Florida Architect pursuant to FS 481
- No Experience
15
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
16
Do you have at least three (3) years of experience with Coastal Construction Projects in the following areas? Check all that apply.
- Permitting
- Plan Review
- Inspection
- No Experience
17
If you have any experience with any of the above, please indicate the number of years, position title and the name of the agency/organization(s). If you have no experience, please indicate N/A.
18
Do you possess the Flood Plain Manager Certification from ASFPM (The Association of State Flood Plain Managers)?
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Have you attached all the required Certifications to your application? If you have not attached the required certifications, you do understand that this application will be incomplete and you will not be able to continue with the process.
20
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
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If you answered "Yes" please indicate when, position title, and department/division. If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed
- www.orlandojobs.com
- Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
- Other
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