Building Official

Function as the City's Designated Building Official responsible for administering and enforcing building codes and ordinances and directing the activities of the building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and Truth-In-Sale of Housing sections to ensure efficient, cost effective construction inspection services. Work Location This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. A Cover Letter is required and your application will be considered incomplete if one is not attached. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities Improve citywide construction services by coordinating with department or agencies outside of Inspections and re-engineering the overall process to improve efficiency and consistency. Assist the Director in the development and implementation of the Divisional Business Plan to ensure successful re-engineering efforts. Respond to queries, requests and complaints from the Mayor, Council members, other City staff and the public in a timely manner. Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, elevator and zoning code requirements for staff, consulting engineers, architects and contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency of code enforcement. Represent the City in negotiations with owners, developers, attorneys and design professionals requesting approval for alternate materials, methods of construction and code equivalencies to ensure that agreed modifications include an acceptable level of life safety and health. Lead the division's code development process to ensure the adoption of reasonable codes. Recruit, train, conduct relevant performances reviews and create employee development plans to improve staff capacity and assure quality construction services. Prepare documentation and testify at Council committee meetings to obtain approvals for budget, personnel and ordinance modifications to ensure adequate resources and authority. Responsibility for the Remote Inspector Program, which provides Inspectors with automated field devices for access to land information, permits, inspections and requests for service. Responsible for Residential Combination Inspectors that provide multiple inspections for structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing in one and two family dwellings. Responsible for the Un-permitted Work Initiative, which will identify residential properties that have had construction or home improvement work done without proper permits or inspections and educate property owners on the importance of the initiative. Serve as the City's Building Official as required by state law to administer and enforce all building codes to protect the health safety and welfare of the public in the built environment. Rule on formal appeals by architects, engineers, contractors and citizens to assure due process and ensure accuracy and consistency of code enforcement. Provide final interpretations of architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, elevator and zoning code requirements for division staff, consulting engineers, architects and contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency of code enforcement. Required Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Management or equivalent. Minimum Experience Eight years of experience in construction code enforcement or building design and/or construction which have included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience. Licenses/Certifications State of Minnesota Building Official International Code Council Certification for inspector or plan review Valid driver's license Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Extensive knowledge of architecture and engineering principles and practices in construction and building design, including building and mechanical codes and ordinances. Extensive knowledge of zoning and building ordinances and principles and practices that apply to their enforcement. Extensive knowledge of Minnesota State Building Code and related statutes. Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Ability to make difficult decisions regarding acceptance of alternative construction techniques, materials and code equivalencies. Ability to clearly document in writing any discussions and approvals that deviate from customary practice. Ability to interpret and explain code requirements clearly in technical and non-technical language. Ability to review and analyze project implementation proposals from a policy, financial and technical perspective and present recommendations. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr