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Assistant Building Official Job Description Page 2 of 3 • Assists in preparing monthly and annual reports on construction activities and send to regional, state and federal agencies. Submits reports, when necessary, to the City Council and responds to any questions/concerns. • Assists in water and sewer connection inspections to ensure code compliance. • Assists in continually researching codes to maintain ready knowledge and responds to requests for interpretation. • Attends job -related training to keep up-to-date with law, code and regulation changes. • Performs other related duties as assigned or as apparent. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SHILLS, and ABILITIES • Knowledge of practices and procedures common to construction and development industries. • Knowledge of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, Minnesota Building Code, Minnesota Residential Code, State Accessibility Code, Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and Housing Code. • Knowledge of relevant state statutes and county and city ordinances. • Knowledge of Permit Works and other typical office software. • Ability to conduct precise plan checks. • Skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and make sometimes complex and technical requirements understandable to the general public. • Skill in enforcing codes and ordinances within the position's established authority. • Ability to assign addresses to structures. • Skill to interpret and apply applicable ordinances, statutes and codes. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor, department heads, office staff, contractors and the public. • Ability to perform work that requires light physical effort and a high degree of mobility to climb step ladders and ramps, enter confined spaces and reach overhead or bend down for inspections. • Ability to use a telephone, copy machine, calculator and other office tools. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate's Degree in Building Inspection Technology or related field, or equivalent expenence. • Certification by the State of Minnesota as a Certified Building Official. • 4 or more years of progressively responsible experience in city/county/state building inspection or related construction experience. • Valid Minnesota driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report. • Ability to safely perform physical tasks needed to conduct inspections at construction sites, including at, above or below ground and including climbing ladders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or closely related field. • Additional inspections and/or construction experience. • International Code Council (ICC) Building Official, Code Official and/or plans examiner certification. • Certifications as an inspector for on -site sewage treatment. • Knowledge of basic zoning and land use practices. • Experience with permitting software. • Fluency in a second language. WORKING CONDITIONS