Building Inspector/Senior Building Inspector
About The Position
The City of Rosemount is hiring a Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector to help us grow and enhance the services, infrastructure, and experiences that make our community strong. We’re looking for an individual who is forward-thinking, team-oriented, and ready to contribute to a city that values both progress and connection. We have one (1) vacancy for either a Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector. Assignment will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The Building Inspector/Senior Building Inspector performs building inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances relating to building, fire, property maintenance, rental, and zoning. Prepares permits and completes and maintains required reports and records. NOTE: The Senior Building Inspector differs from the Building Inspector because they also assist the Chief Building Official in the training and coaching of building inspection personnel regarding the interpretation and application of applicable codes and inspection procedures; provides technical assistance and general work direction to building inspection personnel; and assumes assigned duties and responsibilities of the Chief Building Official during the Chief Building Official’s absence, as designated.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Building Official Limited certification (for Building Inspector).
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Certified Building Official certification must be obtained within three years of hire (for Building Inspector).
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Certified Building Official certification (for Senior Building Inspector).
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Three years of progressively responsible building inspection experience involving residential and commercial construction (for Senior Building Inspector).
- Three years of progressively responsible experience performing commercial and residential plan reviews (for Senior Building Inspector).
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary education or coursework in law enforcement, public administration, housing, construction, planning, or a related field.
- Mechanical and/or plumbing experience.
- Experience in commercial and industrial construction.
- Experience with commercial and residential plan review.
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Certified Building Official.
- International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to building inspection, plan review, or other applicable code disciplines.
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) certification.
- Five years of progressively responsible building inspection experience involving residential and commercial construction (for Senior Building Inspector).
- Five years of progressively responsible experience performing commercial and residential plan reviews (for Senior Building Inspector).
- Prior plumbing or HVAC trade experience involving installation of plumbing, mechanical, or HVAC systems (for Senior Building Inspector).
- Prior commercial or industrial construction experience (for Senior Building Inspector).
Responsibilities
- Performs building inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances relating to building, fire, property maintenance, rental, and zoning.
- Prepares permits and completes and maintains required reports and records.
- Assists the Chief Building Official in the training and coaching of building inspection personnel regarding the interpretation and application of applicable codes and inspection procedures (Senior Building Inspector only).
- Provides technical assistance and general work direction to building inspection personnel (Senior Building Inspector only).
- Assumes assigned duties and responsibilities of the Chief Building Official during the Chief Building Official’s absence, as designated (Senior Building Inspector only).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
