Wayzata, City of (MN)
Overview
The City of Wayzata is seeking a Building Official to manage building construction, property maintenance, rental housing, and related services. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate the work of the permit technician, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service for the community. Your work will help ensure Wayzata remains a safe, well-maintained, and vibrant community for residents and businesses. Recruitment Timeline
This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on Monday, October 27, 2025. First review of applications: Monday, October 27th First round interviews: Week of November 3rd Second round interviews: Week of November 10th or week of November 17th Responsibilities
Administers and directs the enforcement of adopted construction codes and City ordinances. Manages the application of local, state and federal laws relative to construction activity. Resolves difficult and complex building code compliance issues. Performs plan review, including commercial and residential building plan review and mechanical plan review. Performs inspections, including building, plumbing, and mechanical inspections. Manages and administers the City’s property maintenance code including: responding to violations and complaints in a timely manner; working collaboratively with property owners to gain compliance; and communicating with City staff and concerned parties about status of ongoing violations. Manages and administers the City’s rental housing licensing program including: overseeing the processing and issuing of licenses; performing annual rental housing inspections in conformance with City’s inspection program; and managing enforcement of the rental license ordinance. Supervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of the building inspection staff, and provides supervision for the building inspection staff and permit technician including mentoring, staff development and training, performance appraisals, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions. Monitors daily activity and workload for building inspection staff. Coordinates with the City’s designated person on administering the fire code. Manages and directs consultant contracts for building inspections, rental housing and property maintenance inspections. Assists in preparing building inspections and building maintenance annual operating budget and manage the budgets on an ongoing basis; reviews year-to-date spending reports and monitor performance against plan during the budget cycle, adjusting as necessary. Assists staff in the interpretation and application of the building code and City ordinances. Develops effective working relationships with customers. Assists staff in the resolution of conflicts with designers, contractors, developers, property owners, residents, and businesses. Attends City Council meetings, as needed, to provide information related to construction projects, code enforcement, rental housing program, and other building inspection items. Meets and provides technical information to designers, contractors, developers, property owners, residents, and businesses relative to construction regulations and procedures. Initiates legal actions when needed to insure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances. Maintains records of building and inspection activity; prepares permits, handouts, forms and other paperwork required. Manages and administers the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance. Monitors Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) reports to the Metropolitan Council and provide guidance to permit applicants; respond to agency inquiries and audits. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Associate Degree in Building Inspection Technology or related field or certificate in Building Inspection Technology Five (5) years of building inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in building inspections or construction management Possession of a State of Minnesota Building Official Certification or will possess by the time of appointment Must possess a valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications
Council of American Building Officials/International Code Council Certification as a Plans Examiner, Building Inspector and/or Mechanical Inspector Bachelor's degree in administration, architecture, engineering or related field Two (2) years of supervisory experience of building inspectors Two years (2) of experience as a municipal Building Official Experience with administering and enforcing property maintenance codes Experience with administering and enforcing rental licensing program
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The City of Wayzata is seeking a Building Official to manage building construction, property maintenance, rental housing, and related services. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate the work of the permit technician, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service for the community. Your work will help ensure Wayzata remains a safe, well-maintained, and vibrant community for residents and businesses. Recruitment Timeline
This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications on Monday, October 27, 2025. First review of applications: Monday, October 27th First round interviews: Week of November 3rd Second round interviews: Week of November 10th or week of November 17th Responsibilities
Administers and directs the enforcement of adopted construction codes and City ordinances. Manages the application of local, state and federal laws relative to construction activity. Resolves difficult and complex building code compliance issues. Performs plan review, including commercial and residential building plan review and mechanical plan review. Performs inspections, including building, plumbing, and mechanical inspections. Manages and administers the City’s property maintenance code including: responding to violations and complaints in a timely manner; working collaboratively with property owners to gain compliance; and communicating with City staff and concerned parties about status of ongoing violations. Manages and administers the City’s rental housing licensing program including: overseeing the processing and issuing of licenses; performing annual rental housing inspections in conformance with City’s inspection program; and managing enforcement of the rental license ordinance. Supervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of the building inspection staff, and provides supervision for the building inspection staff and permit technician including mentoring, staff development and training, performance appraisals, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions. Monitors daily activity and workload for building inspection staff. Coordinates with the City’s designated person on administering the fire code. Manages and directs consultant contracts for building inspections, rental housing and property maintenance inspections. Assists in preparing building inspections and building maintenance annual operating budget and manage the budgets on an ongoing basis; reviews year-to-date spending reports and monitor performance against plan during the budget cycle, adjusting as necessary. Assists staff in the interpretation and application of the building code and City ordinances. Develops effective working relationships with customers. Assists staff in the resolution of conflicts with designers, contractors, developers, property owners, residents, and businesses. Attends City Council meetings, as needed, to provide information related to construction projects, code enforcement, rental housing program, and other building inspection items. Meets and provides technical information to designers, contractors, developers, property owners, residents, and businesses relative to construction regulations and procedures. Initiates legal actions when needed to insure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances. Maintains records of building and inspection activity; prepares permits, handouts, forms and other paperwork required. Manages and administers the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance. Monitors Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) reports to the Metropolitan Council and provide guidance to permit applicants; respond to agency inquiries and audits. Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Associate Degree in Building Inspection Technology or related field or certificate in Building Inspection Technology Five (5) years of building inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in building inspections or construction management Possession of a State of Minnesota Building Official Certification or will possess by the time of appointment Must possess a valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications
Council of American Building Officials/International Code Council Certification as a Plans Examiner, Building Inspector and/or Mechanical Inspector Bachelor's degree in administration, architecture, engineering or related field Two (2) years of supervisory experience of building inspectors Two years (2) of experience as a municipal Building Official Experience with administering and enforcing property maintenance codes Experience with administering and enforcing rental licensing program
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