Building Inspector

City of Woodbury • 8301 Valley Creek Road, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is to perform highly skilled professional and technical work in the review, evaluation, and approval of building plans. This position will also conduct inspections on new and existing buildings to ensure construction meets existing building codes, laws, and city ordinances. This position will evaluate alternate methods and materials and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification as a Certified Building Official - Limited by the State of Minnesota.
• Construction experience in a recognized trade such as framing, HVAC, plumbing, architecture or drafting.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted driver’s license, or ability to obtain prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Minnesota Building Official by the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain within 12 months
• ICC building inspection certifications.
• Post-secondary education in building technology, architecture, or construction related field.
• Building inspection and/or plan review experience for a municipality.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate building permit applications and conduct plan reviews for commercial and residential structures: Ensure proposed plans for commercial and residential structures meet building, zoning, and related codes, as well as requirements established by the City and other agencies.
• Provide technical and fair interpretation of building codes and standards.
• Conduct plan reviews, identify necessary plan corrections, and require changes to ensure code and ordinance compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the Planning Division, Engineering Department and Fire Marshal to coordinate approvals during the plan review process and ensure that all applicable conditions and requirements of approval have been satisfied prior to issuance of permits.
• Meet with building owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and developers to clarify code requirements for construction design, materials, and practices.
• Ensure application materials, plans, and files are accurately prepared and maintained.
• Perform combination inspections on construction for new buildings, additions, and existing buildings for compliance with the state building and fire and life safety codes, zoning, and related codes as well as conditions established by the City Council or other City departments.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings with contractors and architects to explain building permit and inspection requirements and procedures.
• Perform inspections promptly and accurately including building, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler systems and other inspections as needed to verify compliance with applicable codes and conformance to approved plans and specifications.
• Evaluate and appropriately respond to situations and conditions in the field to ensure that the construction process moves forward and adheres to code requirements, while minimizing delays in starting or completing a project.
• Ensure that all structures are inspected for conformance to codes and ordinances in a firm but fair manner.
• Inform site superintendents, owners, and contractors of violations verbally and via written correction notices.
• Conduct follow-up inspections and work with building owners, contractors, and managers to ensure code corrections have been completed.
• Maintain electronic permit files regarding inspections results.
• Provide consultation to owners, contractors, designers, architects, and engineers on building code requirements, construction methods and detail, and new products, standards, and technology.
• Evaluate construction alternatives for equivalency to the requirements of the building codes and standards, and perform research of new technology, materials, methods, and products as needed.
• Keep abreast of new materials, equipment, and practices, as well as new or changing codes, to ensure a thorough understanding of the building industry and the effective and fair administration of codes.
• Foster an inclusive work culture and advance the City’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Maintain and foster an environment, which facilitates the Exceeding Expectations (professional, responsive, leaders) philosophy of the City.
• Perform all other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED