Building Inspector

About the role

The City of Bloomington seeks an individual to conduct inspections ensuring buildings comply with the Minnesota Building Code and approved plans, protecting occupant safety.

Responsibilities

• Review permits, plans, and specifications for consistency with code requirements and approved plans
• Inspect all types of structures, signs, site grading, and erosion control installations for conformity to codes and approved plans
• Issue certificates of occupancy
• Conduct inspections for housing code compliance
• Investigate complaints to determine code violations
• Issue correction orders for persistent violations
• Interpret and explain city ordinances and state codes to homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers
• Verify contractor licensing
• Provide oral and written correspondence regarding the building code and city ordinances
• Communicate observed violations of other City codes to appropriate City staff
• Create and maintain inspection logs and records
• Research new products and methods in construction
• Maintain and expand knowledge of the building code and construction practices
• Afford assistance to Division Manager in training employees
• Inform supervisor of matters affecting the City's interest or public health, safety, and welfare
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current State of Minnesota Limited Building Official License
• Completion of trade school in construction-related trade or equivalent education in construction management or architecture
• Four years of building trade experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to understand building plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of the MN State Building Code and inspection procedures
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Completion of trade school in construction-related trade or equivalent education in construction management or architecture
• Four years of building trade experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to understand building plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of the MN State Building Code and inspection procedures
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Skills

• Completes assigned work on schedule
• Promptly identifies and addresses code violations and complaints
• Structures inspected consistently conform to code requirements
• Reports and written communication are clear, brief, and accurate
• Oral communication is calm, clear, and presented with confidence
• Public interaction and correspondence are responsive, considerate, and respectful of confidentiality
• Maintains effective work relationships with supervisors, coworkers, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers
• Effectively manages time to maintain set schedule of inspections

Benefits

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$39.33 - $42.53 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; AFSCME Union; Benefits Eligible per Union Contract