Position Details As an Assistant Building Official, you will assist in leading community development efforts for the building safety team, working collaboratively with residents, businesses, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with ordinances, policies, construction codes and regulations. In addition, you will benefit from Burnsville's leading-edge Total Rewards package and be part of a collaborative environment with a strengths-based culture of support and development You'll be part of Burnsville's Community Development Division-a team of professionals supporting economic development, planning, and building inspections across the city. The division works together to help ensure safe, well-planned development and consistent service to the community.
This role is exempt and has a starting salary of $114,046.06 annually, depending on qualifications. Learn more about the Assistant Building Official position here. How you'll use your strengths every day The Assistant Building Official values people and perspectives by: Supporting and collaborating with the department leaders to provide services to the community
Leading building safety inspection staff to ensure conformance with ordinances, policies, codes, and regulations and provide work direction and supervision. They are on the leading edge when they: Recommend ordinance and policies to enhance the building safety program. Develop and implement operating procedures consistently with adopted ordinances and policies.
And they expect the best by: Conducting comprehensive building inspections to ensure compliance with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes. Developing and implementing outreach, education, and communication initiatives to support permits, licenses, and ordinance compliance. What you'll bring to help you be successful Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in construction trades, construction management, building inspection, or a related field, or a Building Inspection Technology (BIT) Certificate, and five years of experience in construction management or building inspections; or a high school diploma/GED and seven years of directly related experience.
Must have State Certification as a State Building Official (Building Official Limited not accepted) Must possess ICC Certification as a Plans Examiner or Building Official, or obtain it within one year of employment Must have a valid driver's license Local government inspection experience preferred Plumbing experience preferred Strong technical abilities with an educator mindset