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Working Title: Code Services Representative

Job Class: Construction Code Representative 2

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87444

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/25/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Dept of Labor & Industry / CCLD Construction Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position monitors and reviews the performance of municipalities who administer the state building code with a special emphasis on those municipalities who hold delegation agreements with the department to perform code administration for public buildings and state licensed facilities. Responsibilities include:

+ Inspect and plan review public buildings and state licensed facility construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans and the state building code. Investigate complaints registered regarding application, administration and enforcement of the state building code.

+ Receive, review, and make qualification determinations for municipal delegation agreements for public buildings and state licensed facilities.

+ Provide mentoring and assistance to municipalities in their administration of the state building code.

+ Participate in disaster events.

+ Provide training and education on the state building code.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Four years’ experience inspecting state construction projects and reviewing plan documents.

+ Working knowledge of the State building code.

+ Conflict resolution skills, and ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations that are encountered in work assignments.

+ Ability to provide expert level technical support and consultation to promote safety standards in construction practices.

+ Knowledge of local and state regulatory functions as outlined in Minnesota Rule 1300, Minnesota Building Codes and federal energy codes.

+ Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and reports for relevance, accuracy, correlation and completeness.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

+ Must be certified as a Building Official by the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

+ Experience investigating complaints concerning municipal code administration and enforcement.

+ Knowledge of state, local and federal regulatory functions in order to correctly address code-related matters affecting regulators and constituents at these levels of government.

+ Experience as a designated municipal building official.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.