Permits and Land Disturbance Manager (Code Specialist II)

Permits and Land Disturbance Manager (Code Specialist II)

Salary

$73,567.94 - $128,743.89 Annually

Location

HERRITY BUILDING (B-2), 12055 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01543

Department

Land Development Svcs

Opening Date

10/10/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S25

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
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Job Announcement

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the countys future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the countys land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the countys economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Permit Services, the Permit and Land Disturbance Manager oversees the daily operations of the Permit Application Center. This role ensures consistent, high-quality customer service while maintaining compliance with all relevant county, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the Permit Application Center to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Supervises engineering technicians by directing and prioritizing work assignments and ensuring consistent coverage at the public counter.
• Evaluates permit applications for compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and ordinances.
• Manages staff that review site-related plans for compliance with county and state-related codes and ordinances, federal flood plan regulations and requirements related to addressing, soil and water quality.
• Reviews submitted documentation for adherence to county, state, and federal requirements.
• Analyzes building systems and components using basic engineering principles and calculations.
• Reviews inspection results, notices of violation, and coordinate with code enforcement staff to support case resolution.
• Provides accurate code interpretations and technical information in response to customer and staff inquiries.
• Delivers strong customer service through in-person, phone, and virtual channels.
• Collaborates proactively with colleagues inside and outside the business unit to support efficient service and timely resolution of customer needs.
• Meets all required county, agency, and job-specific training, including emergency management and safety-related courses.
• Promotes and models safety best practices; communicate expectations clearly and resolve safety-related issues promptly.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Seeks continuous professional development through training, mentoring, and self-study.

Position may be underfilled as a Code Specialist I; the Underfill Requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(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 bachelors 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.

UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:

This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Code Specialist I (Grade S20, $58,043 - $101,575). The employment standards for the Code Specialist I are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors 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. Click here to view the complete details and KSAs for the Code Specialist I. Upon completion of an underfill agreement (which will require that the employee meet the employment standards stated above in addition to obtaining competencies defined by the hiring agency) the employee will be elevated to the level of Code Specialist II. Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Code Specialist I within one year of the job announcements closing date.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

VDHCD Permit Techinican.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in engineering technical support.
• Experience in the field of land development.
• Experience leading and/or supervising a team.
• Strong customer service skills and/or public contact experience.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with Fairfax County permitting, land disturbance, and plan review processes.
• Excellent oral and written skills, including ability to effectively communicate technical topics to internal/external customers.
• Ability to read/interpret construction documents.
• Familiar with the Virginia Construction Codes, the ICC Family of Codes, the local Building Code and/or other Fairfax County Ordinances like Chapter 124 (Erosion and Stormwater Management Ordinance).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate computer driven equipment. Position requires incumbent to be mobile with periods requiring sedentary tasks. 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 Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov 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

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

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

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• 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

• 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
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters 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 all 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 selected "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

How many years of full-time equivalent experience in progressively more responsible complaint resolution and/or code enforcement in the industry being regulated do you possess?

• 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

06

Are you currently certified by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD) as a Permit Technician?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have of overseeing the application of the Administrative Portion of the VA uniform statewide building code, state legislation and other applicable codes to building permit applications?

• 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 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have in reading, interpreting and reviewing applications as it relates to land disturbance, floodplain and resources protection areas?

• 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 years or more

09

How many years of experience do you have providing customer service in a fast-paced environment?

• 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 years or more

10

Which of the following do you have working knowledge of? Check all that apply.

• Virginia Construction Codes
• ICC Family of Codes
• Chapter 104 of the Fairfax County Code (Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance)
• Reading/Interpreting construction documents
• Land development permit tracking system
• None of the above

11

Which of the following systems and software do you have working knowledge of? Check all that apply.

• Fairfax County Planning and Land Use System (PLUS)
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• None of the above

12

Do you have any experience working with electronic plan submissions?

• Yes
• No

13

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm