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Working Title: Commercial Specialist

Job Class: Construction Code Representative 2

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89811

+ **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** : 10/24/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/06/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Dept of Labor & Industry / CCLD Rules & Code Development

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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 is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position the primary work location is: 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.

This position provides expert-level leadership in the interpretation, application, and advancement of the Minnesota State Building Code, with a focus on commercial construction standards. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert, offering technical assistance, regulatory guidance, and professional training to municipal building officials, architects, engineers, construction professionals, division staff, and the general public. The role also supports strategic initiatives that promote workforce development, regulatory consistency, and mental health awareness within the construction industry.

Core Responsibilities:

+ Code Research & Evaluation: Conduct in-depth analysis of local, state, and national building code provisions to support consistent, safe, and effective application of commercial construction standards.

+ Education & Training Leadership: Design, coordinate, and deliver technical training programs, seminars, and workshops on the Minnesota State Building Code, tailored to diverse audiences across the construction and regulatory sectors.

+ Stakeholder Engagement & Inter-agency Coordination: Collaborate with municipal, state, and federal agencies to promote uniformity in code interpretation and enforcement. Serve as a liaison to ensure alignment across regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders.

+ Project & Grant Management: Lead initiatives related to code adoption, implementation, and education. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Support the development and administration of grants that advance division priorities.

+ Mental Health Advocacy in Construction: Champion efforts to improve mental health awareness and support within the construction workforce. Develop educational resources, promote policy initiatives, and foster cross-sector partnerships that enhance psychological safety and well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

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

+ Four (4) years’ experience providing education or serving as a subject matter expert on Minnesota State Building code requirements, inspections techniques and best practices in construction.

+ Working knowledge of the State building code.

+ Skill to create, develop and present educational content on construction code related items.

+ Ability to provide subject matter expertise rulemaking support associated with the Minnesota State Building Code.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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, Criminal History 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.