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PC# CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR A BUILDING OFFICI.~L By: Givonna Reed, Human Resources Manager Background On May 6, 2003, Mr. Glyn Huff resig-ned from his position as Building Official for the City of Ramsey. As you are aware, Minnesota Statutes require that cities appoint a new Building Official within 15 days of a vacancy. Inspectron was hired as the City's interim Building Official with the understanding that services provided would include leadership in the areas of staff development and guidance, residential and commercial code compliance, plan review, and inspections. After holding several meetings tO discuss the Building !~sp¢ction_s Division, staff is recommending that the Council authorize staff to begin the recruitment process for a Building Official. The position description has been reviewed and updated to reflect the needs of the Division. The primary duties of the Building Official position are to supervise Building Inspections staff; ensure code compliance for all new and existing structures; collect, organize, and maintain building records and information; perform administrative and community service activities, and direct the administration of the Building Division including the application of Building Codes and applicable City-codes. The recommended salary range for this position is $52,800-$66,000. The position will be funded primarily by building division revenue from the general fund. Committee Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council author/ze staff to begin the recruitment process a Building Official position. Reviewed by: City Administrator Assistant City Administrator Community Development Director Assistant Community Development Director PC' 08/26/03 GSAdministration\HumanResources\Recruitment\CD\BO 2003\authorization to recruit bldg official 08-26-03.doc -339-