Deputy Building Official

City of Maplewood, Minnesota•City of Maplewood, MN

About The Position

The City of Maplewood is seeking a Deputy Building Official to supervise Building Inspectors and ensure building plans and construction comply with applicable state and local building codes. The position assists the Building Official as the city experiences reinvestment in its built environment, and supports the city's organizational pillars of exceptional service, a culture that supports and empowers people, and strong relationships. The Deputy Building Official assists with Division procedures and guidelines, serves as a technical resource, conducts plan reviews, facilitates building permits, and helps lead Building Division staff. The role also supports department purchasing, budget forecasting, administrative functions, and records management. It requires maintaining professional competence, keeping the Building Official informed of developments, and communicating effectively with staff, residents, contractors, architects, other departments, and the general public. The position reviews buildings and plans for compliance with relevant codes and ordinances, inspects construction in progress and completed work, and issues correction reports, orders, and certificates as appropriate. Work involves a mix of sitting, walking, and standing, with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and outdoor weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

Must hold certification by the State of Minnesota 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.
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Five 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.

Nice To Haves

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) in 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 software.
Possess the state delegation agreement for plan review.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and implementing Division operating procedures and guidelines to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Serve as a technical resource.
Review, recommend, and coordinate purchases of Department equipment and supplies.
Conduct plan reviews and facilitate building permits using Bluebeam and Accela.
Use independent judgment to assist with supervision and leadership of Building Division staff.
Participate in personnel decisions involving hiring, transfer, suspension, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, rewards, grievances, and discipline.
Collaborate with others to develop creative solutions to unique situations.
Assist in preparing and compiling information for forecasting department budget expenditures and requirements.
Provide general administrative support for the department.
Assist in managing department files and records used by other departments.
Communicate courteously and professionally and maintain working relationships with others.
Maintain professional competence and stay abreast of trends and innovations.
Ensure compliance with applicable National and State building codes.
Review buildings and building plans for compliance with relevant codes and ordinances.
Inspect in-progress and completed construction work.
Issue work correction reports and/or other orders and certificates.
Answer questions and provide building-code information to residents, contractors, architects, Department and City staff, and the general public.
Keep the Building Official informed of current developments.
Make observations and recommendations when necessary or required.