Building Official

City of Faribault; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Faribault seeks a solution oriented Building Official to lead the Building Code Division. Responsibilities include reviewing plans for code compliance, managing inspections, and enforcing rental licenses and property maintenance ordinances. You will advise on code updates and assist the Director with budget and reporting.

This is a fulltime city position open until filled, with a focus on building safety, contractor coordination and staff leadership in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Building Official by the State of Minnesota.
• High School graduation or completion of trade school in construction related field.
• At least five years of inspections or plan review experience; same for fire protection systems.
• At least four years of building trades experience.
• Ability to develop relationships with contractors, architects and the public.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of fire code and electrical field.
• Knowledge of city zoning.
• Knowledge of energy code.
• Knowledge of accessibility code.

Responsibilities

• Manage building code, electric code, property maintenance code and rental license programs and staff.
• Perform plan reviews and required inspections for commercial, industrial, and residential structures.
• Clarify municipal codes with contractors and residents to ensure conformity.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and administration for the division.
• Maintain the State of Minnesota Delegation Agreement with the Department of Labor and Industry.
• Enforce Hazardous Properties rules and procedures per statutes and local ordinances.
• Attend Development Review Committee meetings for input on code requirements.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Building Code staff.

Skills

Building Official certification

Inspections experience

Supervisory experience

Fire code knowledge

Electrical field knowledge

Zoning knowledge

Energy code knowledge

Accessibility code knowledge

Contractor relation

Education

Minnesota Building Official certification

High School Diploma or trade school

Tools

Tyler permitting software

General office software

Job description

The City of Faribault is looking for a solution oriented Building Official to help lead it's Building Code Division. Responsible for the administration, management, and supervision of the Building Code Division, including but not limited to: review of proposed building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans to ensure code compliance, management of the electrical inspection program, oversight of the rental license program, enforcement of property maintenance and other applicable ordinances, enforcement and interpretation/application of all building codes adopted by the City. Advises the Director of Fire and Code Services on recommended building code updates and amendments. Assists in budget preparation and administration. Prepares reports, recommendations, and research as necessary.

This position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all building code, electric code, property maintenance code, and rental license programs and Staff.
• Perform plan reviews and required inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential structures to ensure compliance with local and State Building Codes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with contractors, and residents/owners to clarify municipal codes, construction designs, and materials and practices that will conform to code.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual budget of the Building Code Division.
• Maintain and manage all aspects of the State of Minnesota Delegation Agreement with the Department of Labor and Industry
• Manage and enforce all Hazardous Properties rules, and procedures as outlined in State Statutes and local ordinances.
• Attend Development Review Committee meetings to provide input on building code requirements for proposed construction and development projects.
• Provide guidance, supervision and direction to Building Code staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Certified as a Building Official by the State of Minnesota
• High School graduation or completion of trade school in construction related field.
• Must have a least five years experience in performing inspections or plan review and inspection and the same for fire protection systems installations.
• Must have at least four years of building trade experience in construction work.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with contractors, architects and the public.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Must be knowledgeable with the fire code and in the electrical field.
• Must be knowledgeable about City Zoning.
• Must be knowledgeable with energy code.
• Must be knowledgeable with accessibility code.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• ICBO Certificate as a Building Inspector and/or Plans Examiner
• Experience as a building inspector in a municipal setting.
• Experience with mechanical, plumbing systems, other construction codes and standards.
• Experience with zoning and land use code enforcement.
• Knowledge of zoning and land use code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Experience with Tyler Enterprise permitting and licensing software.
• Secondary language abilities in Spanish, Somali, or a Southeast Asian language.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED IEXERCISED:

The position receives supervision from the Director of Fire and Code Services and supervises Building Electrical Fire/Property Maintenance Inspector as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer, including word processing, database, and Tyler permitting software; motor vehicle; telephone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure; copy and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of construction sites and various land use developments. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, traverse various types of settings including construction sites and uneven terrain by walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; sit for extended periods of time; drive a car for local and long distance travel; use hands to finger, handle, feels or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms; communicate with people in the field by talking and hearing; use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this position, the employee often works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.

OTHER:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.