Building Official

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…