Salary : $72,125.46 - $120,208.82 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ28), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 25-01632
Department: Fire & Rescue
Opening Date: 08/30/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S25
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Under general supervision, performs the full professional work in the interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and internal policies. Evaluates fire and life safety plans and associated documentation and performs related inspections for new construction and alterations to existing construction to ensure compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Statewide Fire Prevention Code, County Code, and related policies. Prepares appropriate correspondence to architects, engineers, designers, installers, owners, contractors addressing any code-related deficiencies noted during plan reviews. This position enforces the Virginia Statewide Fire Code, portions of the Virginia Construction Code and referenced NFPA standards by conducting plan reviews to include associated report preparation. Ensures up-to-date technical documents and will assist with internal code-related projects. Performs other duties as assigned to further the goals and objectives of the department.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Serves as a technical assistant in the interpretation, development, or enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies;
• Provides technical interpretation for citizens, staff and county officials, and ensures compliance and consistency in code ordinance, and regulatory enforcement;
• Evaluates plan submissions for code compliance and completeness and communicates deficiencies;
• Assists in the design and presentation of technical training concerning applicable codes, ordinances, policies, and regulatory requirements;
• Conducts reviews and/or inspections of projects designed or installed by contractors, developers or individuals to verify compliance with applicable contracts, agreements, county and state codes and regulations;
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with safety programs and guidelines;
• Reports and monitors unsafe working conditions;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Working knowledge of the industry and of the codes and ordinances that apply to the type of work being regulated;
• Working knowledge of the process by which violations of applicable codes, ordinances, and related internal policies are resolved and the legal procedures for prosecuting such violations;
• Working knowledge of real property descriptions;
• Working knowledge of inspection methods:
• Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate agreements using tact, diplomacy, and persuasion;
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of various size groups and to effectively conduct group meetings;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise technical reports and suggested code and policy changes and to present findings in a clear and concise format;
• Ability to review site plans and communicate deficiencies;
• Ability to make neat and accurate computations and field notes;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others;
• Ability to handle interpersonal conflict situations with tact and diplomacy;
• Ability to negotiate and solve problems;
• Ability to comprehend and comply to safety practices.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field of study directly related to the industry being regulated such as engineering, architecture, urban planning, biological or environmental science, public administration, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field; plus, two years of progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement experience in the industry being regulated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module) certification.
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Fire Protection Plans Examiner certification.
• Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs certification.
• Knowledge of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, and referenced standards.
• Experience with review of building and tenant drawings for construction type, structural fire resistance, means of egress, and fire protection system requirements.
• Experience, including laboratory and classroom experience, with fire protection systems, water distribution systems, building construction materials, processes and techniques, fire alarm systems, (including circuits and devices), codes, and standards.
• Experience with engineering calculation techniques for occupant loads, egress capacity, exit access travel distance, hydraulics, fire alarm circuitry, and for structural fire resistance.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (Required within 12 months)
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module) (Required within 12 months)
• VDHCD Fire Protection Plans Examiner (Required within 18 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, sanctions screening and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and terrain features, drive motor vehicles work. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Urban planning
• Biological or environmental science
• Public administration
• Law enforcement
• Legal studies
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement experience do you have in the industry being regulated?(Progressively responsible experience: Refers to tasks, job duties, or roles that demonstrate growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07

Do you currently possess any of the following certifications? Check all that apply.

• Fire Inspector I/II (NFPA 1031) from the Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Building Code Academy (CORE Module)
• VDHCD Fire Protection Plans Examiner
• None of the above

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with review of building and tenant drawings for construction type, structural fire resistance, means of egress, and fire protection system requirements?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent laboratory and classroom experience do you have with fire protection systems, water distribution systems, building construction materials, processes and techniques, fire alarm systems, (including circuits and devices), codes, and standards?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with engineering calculation techniques for occupant loads, egress capacity, exit access travel distance, hydraulics, fire alarm circuitry, and for structural fire resistance?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

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