HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7946RESOLUTION 7946
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION
IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, effective March 18, 2012, Kathi Osmonson resigned from active
service as a fire fighter; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Osmonson also resigned as Building Official/Fire Marshal effective
Friday, May 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Staff is concerned that recruiting candidates for the Building
Official/Fire Marshal position may be quite challenging since most Building Officials are
not trained as certified Fire Marshals; and
WHEREAS, due to Ms. Osmonson's resignation, the City needed to review the
Building Official/Fire Marshal job description; and
WHEREAS, during the May 7, 2012, Work Session, it was the consensus of the
City Council to remove all fire fighter duties from the job description; and
WHEREAS, it was also the consensus of the City Council during the May 7,
2012, Work Session to remove the minimum requirement to be a certified Fire Marshal,
and instead make it a desired qualification; and
WHEREAS, the Building Official will be a non-union, full time, non-exempt
position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council
does hereby approve the attached Building Official job description.
Adopted this 14th day of May, 2012.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Department: Community Development
Accountable to: Community Development Director
Status: Non-Exempt
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Perform comprehensive building and fire inspections on residential, commercial and
industrial properties to ensure compliance with existing city and state codes and
policies governing new construction and existing structures. Conduct plan reviews.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Community Development
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises Building and ��r°'^�no^+^r� and Interns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Building Official
• Provides guidance and assistance in all areas of building permit applications and
reviews all submitted plans to ensure compliance with established state and local
codes and ordinances.
• Approves and issues permits which are in compliance and provides assistance in
identifying changes required in specifications to meet established codes.
• Conducts or supervises on-site comprehensive inspections to ensure compliance
with existing codes including building, mechanical, plumbing, fire and housing.
• Ensures all related paperwork is completed and full documentation is available
for decisions related to the inspection process.
• Provides concise code interpretations for those circumstances in which there is a
difference of opinion of the specific intent of a specific code provision.
• Reviews contractor license applications for recommendation to the City Council.
• Investigates citizen complaints related to the building and fire code activities of
the City with the goal of resolving issues in the best interest of all concerned,
while providing the highest possible degree of life safety.
Plan Review
• Performs plan review for new structures, expansions and changes of use to
ensure that they conform to all building and fire safety codes and practices.
• Reviews building plans and expansion projects for compliance with state and
federal accessibility requirements.
• May provide plan review services for county and state agencies on an as-needed
basis.
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• Informs the Community Development Director of any inspection related activities
which require immediate attention or action.
• Consults with the City Attorney as required to review and ensure ��� legal
requirements are being met in all building, housing, and fire code activities, or to
initiate legal action to ensure code compliance.
• Continually reviews existing code and ordinances for consistency and ease of
enforcement and interpretation and recommends modifications on a local, state
and national level.
• Attends meetings as assigned or as requested when matters relate to
responsibilities assigned.
• Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent supplemented by two years of
related technical instruction in building technology, construction management,
mechanical, electrical, plumbing or building construction.
(B) Two (2) years of experience in general construction or related field.
(C)State Certification as a Building Official
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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(A) Thorough knowledge of uniform building codes, fire codes, plumbing codes,
mechanical codes, general construction codes, and a thorough knowledge of
carpentry; c�onsiderable knowledge in electrical work, carpentry work, cemenl
work, or plumbing, and skill in applying knowledge of the Uniform Building
Codes, zoning and land use applications. Knowledge of inethods, materials,
terminology and practices in general building construction. Knowledge of laws
governing zoning and general building construction.
(B) Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, architects,
engineers, owners, developers, the general public and city personnel.
(C) Ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints and to
communicate effectively orally and in writing
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(E) Knowledge of practices, principles and techniques of effective code
enforcement/fire prevention principles.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualification as a Fire Inspector
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one by start of employment. One or
more Minnesota certifications including but not limited to Plans Examiner and
Combination Inspector. Minnesota Building Official Certification required.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing and permitting software; motor vehicle;
10-key calculator; portable radio; phone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Work is performed both outdoors and in office settings. Outdoor work is required in the
inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While perForming the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside
weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to
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SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference
check; job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work
that may be perFormed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the
position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the
employer and requirements of the job change.
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Approval:
Appointing Authority
Effective Date: Revision History: 05-14-2012 (Resolution 7946)
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