What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Official position at City of Robbinsdale, MN?
Salary : $102,003.20 - $121,804.80 Annually
Location : Robbinsdale, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2018-00166
Department : Community Development
Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024
Position Objective
The City of Robbinsdale has an exciting opportunity for a licensed Building Official!
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Building Official . This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our vibrant community. The Building Official will play a vital role in ensuring that construction projects within the city meet all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and zoning laws, while promoting quality development and maintaining the city's overall infrastructure integrity.
As a smaller city, Robbinsdale is proud of its strong sense of community and commitment to responsible development. The Building Official will work closely with local developers, contractors, architects, and residents to ensure that all construction projects are safe, sustainable, and compliant with city standards. This role requires strong knowledge of building codes, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting the city's continued development.
If you are looking to make an impact in a close-knit city environment and have the skills to help guide responsible building practices, we encourage you to apply for this key position in our dynamic city government. Read on :
Department : Community Development
Reports To : Community Development Director
Supervisory Duties : No
FLSA Status : Exempt
Benefits : Yes
Union Status : Non-Union
Position Objective :
This position is responsible for enforcing the Minnesota State Building and Fire Code adopted under state statute §326B.103. Administers, supervises, and manages the issuance of all building permits for commercial, industrial and residential projects. Responsible for the enforcement of all construction-related codes addressed by the Minnesota State Building Code with regard to building permits. Oversees and conducts all plan review, inspection and code compliance actions related to building development. Provides work direction to administrative staff.
Responsibilities
Professional / Technical Duties and Responsibilities :
- Perform plan review of residential and commercial projects.
- Perform inspections of residential and commercial projects.
- Manage Building department and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and building codes.
- Maintain departmental records and reports for various agencies including SAC and WAC, state surcharge, and the financial budget
- Answer customers' questions regarding building codes and inspections, in person and over the phone.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements :
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; hear and read; and speak clearly, intelligibly, and understandably. The employee is frequently required to drive a car, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to climb ladders and navigate stairs into attics and basements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.
Work Environment :
Field work consists primarily of requiring the employee to enter private property and / or dwellings for required inspections. On- site conditions will vary from property to property and may include identifying health / safety hazards. Field work will be performed year around and can involve contact with inclement weather and steep topography.
The office work environment includes preparing reportsusing a computer, answering phone calls and answering questions in person at the service counter.
Information available by contacting Robbinsdale Human Resources.
Salary : $102,003 - $121,805
