Deputy Building Official

Deputy Building Official

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; Services 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.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM 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

Benefits

Employees are an integral part of the overall success of the City of Maplewood. In service to its employees, the City offers generous employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance including medical, dental and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, FSA and childcare reimbursement program, vision, mandatory retirement plan (PERA) and voluntary deferred compensation (employer matching contribution), a Community Center membership and a very successful wellness program. In addition, annual leave, personal holiday and holiday pay is also provided. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on employment status (full-time or part-time) and union/contract language. All benefit-earning employees are eligible for most benefits on their day of hire. Benefits Enrollment Guide available upon request and provided upon offer of employment.