Assistant Building Official

Assistant Building Official Print ( Apply ufeff Assistant Building Official Salary $123,077.76 - $143,981.76 Annually Location Minneapolis, MN Job Type Full-time Job Number 2026-00152 Department Community Planning & Economic Development Division CPED Development Services Opening Date 03/30/2026 Closing Date 4/19/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit CNR + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Assist the Building Official with the advanced professional and supervisory work of the Construction Code Services division. The position involves directing and coordinating staff activities to optimize citywide cooperation with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain and improve efficiency, consistency, and customer service. Job Duties and Responsibilities + Lead the Construction Code Services division by directing the activities of staff to ensure efficient, professional, and cost-effective service delivery. + Improve the citywide application of building codes by coordinating with departments or agencies outside of Construction Code Services, benefitting the overall process by increasing efficiency and consistency, as well as improving the level of customer service provided. + Assist the Building Official and division staff with plan review, inspection, and other code-related matters, as well as supporting the functions of the Programs sub-group of the division, which includes Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH), Code Compliance, Fire Escrow, Certificate of Occupancy, and administration of Competency Cards. + Participate in the development and implementation of the Department Business Plan to ensure efficiency and consistency and increase levels of customer service provided. + Provide constituent services by responding to queries, requests and complaints from the Assistant City Coordinator, Building Official, Mayor, Council Members, other City Staff and the public in a timely manner. + Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning code requirements of a highly complex nature for division staff, consulting engineers, architects, customers, and contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency of code enforcement. + Represent the City in meetings and interactions with owners, developers, attorneys and design professionals requesting approval for alternative materials, methods of construction and code equivalencies to ensure that agreed modifications include an acceptable level of life safety and health. + Monitor ordinance language to ensure compliance with current code requirements, making ordinance revisions for approval by the City and its committees. + Assist with improving staff capabilities by recruiting, training, conducting relevant performance reviews, and creating employee development plans to assure quality construction services in a timely manner. + Act as division representative during the budget process, monitor budget expenditures and attend budget-related meetings. + Prepare and disseminate reports of division metrics to facilitate evaluation of operational activities as well as revenues and expenses. + Prepare information for programs such as Results Minneapolis and Minneapolis Healthy Homes and represent the Construction Code Services division at the appropriate meetings for these programs. WORKING CONDITIONS Combination office and field work Attaching a resume and cover letter is required. If you do not submit both a resume and cover letter your application will be considered incomplete. Required Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Management or related field MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Seven years experience in construction code enforcement or building design and/or construction which have included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience. EQUIVALENCY An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS Valid Drivers License State of Minnesota Building Official Certification International Code Council Certification for Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced degree or graduate level coursework in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or Law Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Drug and Alcohol Testing All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. Union Representation This position is non-represented and follows the Civil Service Rules. For more information on the Civil Service Rules please visit:Civil Service Commission Rules - City of Minneapolis ( Eligible List Statement The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established. Interview Selection The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidateu2019s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of regulatory administration. + Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. + Considerable knowledge of construction and building design, including local building and mechanical codes and ordinances and State Building Codes and related statutes. + Knowledge of City Zoning and Building Ordinances and the principles and practices that applies to enforcement. + Knowledge and understanding of the Housing Maintenance Code. + Ability to develop long range plans and programs. + Ability to communicate effectively and clearly document in writing any discussions or approvals relating to code equivalencies, alternate construction methods or materials or any other deviation from customary practice. + Ability to review and analyze project implementation proposals. + Ability to make recommendations and interpret and explain code requirements. Supervision SUPERVISED BY: Building Official SUPERVISES: Manager, Construction Inspection Services, Supervisor Plans Review and Project Coordinator Grade Level 12 As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purposeu2014serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Benefits Summary Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page (. Insurance Health insurance Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design (with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica. Dental insurance The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees. Life insurance The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance. Paid time off Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements (. Paid parental leave City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child. Retirement City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs. + Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits. + Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Transportation Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs: + Metropass: TheMetropass (program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price. + Parking or Van Pool:The City of MinneapolisTransportation Benefits Plan (gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars. Learning and development To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherineu2019s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees. Other perks Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, theEmotional Wellbeing Solutions (, health club discounts and more. 01 How did you find out about this position? (Select all that apply) + Recruiter + City of Minneapolis website + City of Minneapolis employee + City of Minneapolis Career Opportunities Bulletin + Friend, family, or community + League of Minnesota Cities website + website + website + website + website + Minnesota Council of Nonprofits website + Other Website + LinkedIn + Twitter / X + Facebook + Other social media site + Newspaper + Other media + College or University + Community organization + Job Fair + Professional association + Site Visit + None of the above 02 Please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., website name, City of Minneapolis employee name, job fair, professional association). 03 Please indicate below the highest level of education that you have completed. + None + High School Diploma or GED + Associate Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or Higher 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in any of the following fields: + Engineering + Architecture + Business Management + In a related field 05 How many years of experience do you have in construction code enforcement or building design and/or in construction which included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience. + Less than 1 year + 1 year but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 6 years + 7 years but less than 10 years + 10 years or more 06 Please specify if your experience was in construction code enforcement or building design and/or in construction which included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience. + My experience was in construction code enforcement or building design. + My experience was in construction which included a minimum of three years of progressively responsible management experience. + I have no experience. Required Question Employer City of Minneapolis Address 350 South 5th Street Room 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415 Phone (612) 673-2282 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-04-04