Code Services Representative​/Construction Code Representative 2

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/7/2026
• Closing Date: 08/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Dept of Labor & Industry / CCLD Construction Services
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. The primary work location for this position is 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN.

• Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month.
• Employees that live in Minnesota and are more than 50 miles from the primary work location may be eligible for more than 50% telework with agency approvals.
• Employees may reside outside of the state of Minnesota if they live in a bordering state and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

• Monitor and review the performance of municipalities who administer the state building code with a special emphasis on those municipalities who hold delegation agreements with the department to perform code administration for public buildings and state licensed facilities.
• Inspect and plan review public buildings and state licensed facility construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans and the state building code.
• Investigate complaints registered regarding application, administration and enforcement of the state building code.
• Provide mentoring and assistance to municipalities in their administration of the state building code.
• Participate in disaster events.
• Provide training and education on the state building code.

• Four years' experience inspecting state construction projects and reviewing plan documents.
• Working knowledge of the State building code.
• Conflict resolution skills, and ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations that are encountered in work assignments.
• Ability to provide expert level technical support and consultation to promote safety standards in construction practices.
• Knowledge of local and state regulatory functions as outlined in Minnesota Rule 1300, Minnesota Building Codes and federal energy codes.
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and reports for relevance, accuracy, correlation and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
• Must be certified as a Building Official by the State of Minnesota.

• Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
• Experience investigating complaints concerning municipal code administration and enforcement.
• Knowledge of state, local and federal regulatory functions in order to correctly address code-related matters affecting regulators and constituents at these levels of government.
• Experience as a designated municipal building official.

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver's License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.

If you have questions about this position, contact Caren Miller ler.us or .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Caren Miller ler.us.

The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota's work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe. The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training pipeline, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills…