Manager Construction Code Inspection Services Job Minneapolis area,Minnesota USA,Government

Position Description

Plan and coordinate the activities of multi-functional geographical service delivery teams that combine building, plumbing, and mechanical trades inspectors to ensure consistency in policies and procedures of all construction governed by State and City Building Codes.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is restricted to current City of Minneapolis Employees

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing all Construction Code inspection activities, including supervising construction inspection activities in geographical sectors by planning, directing and evaluating the work of District Supervisors and building, mechanical, and plumbing inspectors.

Evaluate performance of District Supervisors and inspectors through ride-alongs, site visits, meetings and performance appraisals to ensure that all inspections are done in accordance with applicable codes, procedures, policies, and performance measures.

Create, implement and administer special citywide inspection programs by designing procedures and policies to meet established CPED and City goals.

Work with all permit holders and stakeholders, including neighborhood groups and their representatives, by attending scheduled meetings and sharing information to ensure code enforcement and inspection efforts are delivered and focused.

Assist in the development of business case presentations, work rules, policy and procedures, budget initiatives, and performance measures.

Respond to emergency situations such as fires, explosions, structural collapses, etc. to assess the situation and coordinate corrective actions with other emergency response personnel.

Respond to constituent complaints by investigating, conducting site visits, making recommendations, issuing orders and communicating the results with affected parties.

Coordinate and manage employee training for continuing education needed for staff to maintain required qualifications;
Provide oversight of all staff training expenditures.

Assist the Building Official in the review of requested building code alternatives for design and materials, code interpretations, and modifications to ensure code equivalency is met.

Provide routine interpretations of code and ordinance requirements consistent with the divisions policies that don't require a formal request.

Represent the division in public meetings, public relations efforts, special assessment appeal hearings, etc., including communications with elected officials, stakeholders and the media by disseminating accurate information to educate the public and foster positive public relations and cooperation.

Participate in code development process at State and National levels.

Manage the CCS Uniform Policy for inspectors including approving authorized clothing and working with the selected uniform vendor to ensure staff needs are met.

Authorize payments for Emergency Demolitions and Repairs, and re-imbursements from Finance for compliant property owners who have completed repair, satisfying State Statute 65A.50.

Manage the CCS fleet in conjunction with Public Works Fleet Service Division, including assessing vehicle needs, procurement and maintenance efforts.

Manage the use of the CCS Inspections Hawthorne facility in conjunction with Property Services and/or Public Works Parking Services.

Working Conditions:

Combination office and field work.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, a related field or equivalent (Various combinations of training and experience can qualify for this position)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Seven years of experience in construction code enforcement or building design and/or construction, that have…