Plans Examiner/Building Inspector or Senior Plans Examiner/Building Inspector DOQ

About the role

This is a great opportunity for either a Plans Examiner/Building Inspector or Senior Plans Examiner/Building Inspector! Assignment and pay depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews permit applications and construction documents to ensure accurate reflection of work projected.
• Corrects inconsistencies, identifies necessary corrections, and recommends changes to ensure code and ordinance compliance.
• Reviews proposed plans for residential/commercial/industrial structures to ensure they meet building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes, as well as requirements established by the City and other agencies.
• Provides written report of findings to management, applicants, design professional, and/or contractor.
• Inspects materials and installation of materials used in a variety of construction projects during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with building and construction standards and codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspects damaged structures for safety and assesses the damage to determine if use of the structure is safe.
• Prepares reports detailing the findings of the inspection and assessment under the direction of the Building Official.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, consultants, and developers to clarify code requirements for construction design, materials, and practices.
• Maintains daily inspection log and related records in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite division record-keeping procedures.
• Provides information and advice to the public, architects, designers, and developers regarding the interpretation of building codes to clarify requirements for construction design, materials, and practices.
• Serves as a liaison between the public and the City, responding in a prompt, positive, and courteous manner over the phone and in person to inquiries from architects and designers, developers, contractors, homeowners, and others regarding building codes, related ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that all applicable conditions and requirements of approval have been satisfied prior to issuance of permits and that adequate records are maintained.
• Issues correction notices where violations are evident and issues stop work orders where violations are not corrected.
• Advise other departments or personnel regarding the posting of nonconforming structures.
• Assists in maintaining proper records relating to the duties of the Building Inspection Division.
• Participates in Code organizations to represent the City’s interests.
• May work with staff or citizens on boards, commissions, or committees either as a member or to provide staff support and information.
• Performs mechanical and plumbing inspections as assigned.
• Drives City vehicle as required.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

  Qualifications

  • A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following: Technical degree in relevant field plus four years of Municipal inspection experience.
  • Proficient working knowledge of the State of Minnesota Building Code.
  • Must possess a current and valid Certified Building Official or Certified Building Official Limited in the State of Minnesota.
  • Must possess State of Minnesota delegation for both Plan Review and Inspections for Building.
  • Must possess valid Class D driver’s license with good driving record.
  • Capable of safely performing physical actions necessary to conduct inspections at, above, or below ground level of construction sites.

  Benefits

  The City of Coon Rapids offers a great work environment, complemented with competitive pay and benefits - including a pension program through PERA!