Assistant Building Official

Assist the Building Official with the advanced professional and supervisory work of the Construction Code Services division. The position involves directing and coordinating staff activities to optimize citywide cooperation with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain and improve efficiency, consistency, and customer service.

1. Lead the Construction Code Services division by directing the activities of staff to ensure efficient, professional, and cost-effective service delivery.
2. Improve the citywide application of building codes by coordinating with departments or agencies outside of Construction Code Services, benefitting the overall process by increasing efficiency and consistency, as well as improving the level of customer service provided.
3. Assist the Building Official and division staff with plan review, inspection, and other code-related matters, as well as supporting the functions of the Programs sub-group of the division, which includes Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH), Code Compliance, Fire Escrow, Certificate of Occupancy, and administration of Competency Cards.
4. Participate in the development and implementation of the Department Business Plan to ensure efficiency and consistency and increase levels of customer service provided.

1. Provide constituent services by responding to queries, requests and complaints from the Assistant City Coordinator, Building Official, Mayor, Council Members, other City Staff and the public in a timely manner.
2. Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning code requirements of a highly complex nature for division staff, consulting engineers, architects, customers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency of code enforcement.
3. Represent the City in meetings and interactions with owners, developers, attorneys and design professionals requesting approval for alternative materials, methods of construction and code equivalencies to ensure that agreed modifications include an acceptable level of life safety and health.
4. Monitor ordinance language to ensure compliance with current code requirements, making ordinance revisions for approval by the City and its committees.
5. Assist with improving staff capabilities by recruiting, training, conducting relevant performance reviews, and creating employee development plans to assure quality construction services in a timely manner.
6. Act as division representative during the budget process, monitor budget expenditures and attend budget-related meetings.
7. Prepare and disseminate reports of division metrics to facilitate evaluation of operational activities as well as revenues and expenses.
8. Prepare information for programs such as Results Minneapolis and Minneapolis Healthy Homes and represent the Construction Code Services division at the appropriate meetings forthese programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Combination office and field work

Attaching a resume and cover letter is required. If you do not submit both a resume and cover letter your application will be considered incomplete.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Management or related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Seven years experience in construction code enforcement or building design and/or construction which have included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience.

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Drivers License
State of Minnesota Building Official Certification
International Code Council Certification for Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

DrugandAlcoholTesting
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation
This position is non-represented and follows the Civil Service Rules. For more information on the Civil Service Rules please visit: Civil Service Commission Rules - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

1. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of regulatory administration.
2. Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
3. Considerable knowledge of construction and building design, including local building and mechanical codes and ordinances and State Building Codes and related statutes.
4. Knowledge of City Zoning and Building Ordinances and the principles and practices that applies to enforcement.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Maintenance Code.
6. Ability to develop long range plans and programs.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly document in writing any discussions or approvals relating to code equivalencies, alternate construction methods or materials or any other deviation from customary practice.
8. Ability to review and analyze project implementation proposals.
9. Ability to make recommendations and interpret and explain code requirements.

Supervision

SUPERVISED BY: Building Official

SUPERVISES: Manager, Construction Inspection Services, Supervisor Plans Review and Project Coordinator

Grade Level

12