Building Inspection Specialist

City of Rosemount • 2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work reviewing, processing, and issuing building permits, collecting and processing fees, assisting the general public with inquiries, scheduling building inspections, completing required reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Development Director.

Requirements

• Associates/Technical degree
• One to three years of experience in providing progressively responsible administrative support or similar support staff function, assisting the general public, processing documents and records
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with building construction and inspection terminology.
• Familiar with zoning ordinances and terminology.
• Familiar with City operations and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the general public, other departments, and outside agencies by phone, email, and in person; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints; answers questions and provides information; directs inquiries to the appropriate resource as needed.
• Provides building application forms to the general public; assists applicants with filling out routine permit applications and forms.
• Schedules requests for field inspections; maintains inspection activity log.
• Administers the septic inspections program, the sequential code enforcement program, the rental license program, and other projects related to the Department.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of the permit process; inputs and maintains data on permitting activity; generates required monthly and annual reports.
• Attends meetings and takes minutes during regular work hours as requested; serves as back up for Planning Commission meetings and packet preparation, postings, and minute taking as needed.
• Establishes and maintains protocol for department files; maintains departmental records, databases, reports, documents, and spreadsheets including scanning/Laserfiche.
• Receipts and routes collected fees to the finance department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree