[Hiring] Deputy Building Official @City of Maplewood, Minnesota

Role Description

The City of Maplewood is seeking a Deputy Building Official! This position supervises Building Inspectors and ensures building plans and construction comply with applicable state and local building codes. This position will assist the Building Official as Maplewood continues to see reinvestment in our built environment. This position will uphold the organizational pillars: exceptional service, a culture that supports and empowers people, and strong relationships.

As home to the 3M campus, Maplewood Mall, and St. John's Hospital, this is an exciting opportunity. Come and be a part of our family friendly team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and implementation of operating procedures and guidelines within the Division to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Serves as a technical resource.
• Reviews, makes recommendations for, and coordinates purchases of Department equipment and supplies.
• Conduct plan reviews and facilitate building permits via Bluebeam and Accela.
• Uses independent judgment to assist with providing supervision and leadership to Building Division staff.
• Participates in decisions on matters of hiring, transfer, suspension, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward, adjusting grievances or disciplining employees.
• Collaborates with others to develop creative solutions to unique situations.
• Assists in the preparing and compiling of information used for forecasting department budget expenditures/requirements.
• Provides general administrative support for the department.
• Assists in managing all department files and records which are used by various other departments.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Maintains professional competence and stays abreast of trends and innovations.
• Ensures compliance with applicable National and State building codes.
• Reviews buildings and building plans to ensure compliance with all relevant codes and ordinances.
• Conducts inspections of in-progress and completed construction work.
• Issues work correction reports and/or other orders and certificates.
• Serves as a technical resource, answers questions and provides information on building codes to residents, contractors, architects, others in the Department and other City Departments, and the general public.
• Keeps the Building Official informed as to current developments. Makes observations and recommendations when necessary or required.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Employees sit some of the time but may walk or stand for some periods of time.
• Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express and exchange ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

• Up to 10: Frequent
• Up to 25: Frequent
• Up to 50: Seldom
• Up to 100: Never
• 100 or more: Never

Environmental Exposures

• Work near moving mechanical parts: Frequent
• Work in high, precarious places: Frequent
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom
• Outdoor weather conditions: Frequent
• Extreme Cold, non-weather: Seldom
• Extreme Heat, non-weather: Seldom

Noise Level

• Moderate

Qualifications

• Must hold a certification by the state of MN as a Certified Building Official.
• Completion of a two-year degree related to construction or equivalent.
• Experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of codes affecting construction, fire and health and a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Five (5) years of experience in the field including at least two years in commercial building code plan review, inspections and enforcement.
• Possess the state delegation agreement for building inspections.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent.
• More than two years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC).
• Inspection and plan review Letter of Understanding status from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for Public Buildings and State Licensed Facilities.
• Working knowledge of the Accela permitting system and Bluebeam software (or equivalent type software).
• Possess the state delegation agreement for plan review.