What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector position at City of Lino Lakes?
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The Building Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, plan reviewing, issuing permits, interpreting building codes for the public, and enforcing sign, nuisance, and zoning ordinances.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms structural, plumbing, and related inspections for compliance with the State Building Code, federal and state laws, and city ordinances pertaining to building construction.Confers with developers, homeowners, designers, and contractors during all stages of design and construction; coordinates with other governmental agencies to implement policies and report violations.Assists in the administration of platting ordinances, zoning enforcement, and municipal licensing laws; recommends changes.Handles difficult public contact problems and assists and advises the general public, design profession, and construction industry on matters relating to the building code and building construction.Reviews building plans to assure compliance with building and fire codes.Maintains and generates all necessary records, reports, and related information; attends meetings and presents information as directed.Informs site superintendents, owners, and contractors of violations verbally and via written correction notices.Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.Note: These examples are intended only as illustrative of various types of work performed and are not all inclusive. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.Required Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of construction principles and standards including footings and substructures, framing, heating and ventilating, water, and sewer systems.Ability to understand and interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.Comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes, laws, rules, regulations, and the legal aspects of code administration.Ability to personally handle the most difficult and technical aspects of inspection work.Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of building inspection.Knowledge of development and construction processes and policies as outlined in the City Code and City Charter.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas to colleagues, supervisors, and the public. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and members of the public.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and common database applications.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Valid Class D Driver’s License.Two years’ municipal inspection experience.Two years combined experience in a skilled construction trade, construction design, and construction supervision.Limited Building Official Certification.Preferred QualificationsFour years’ municipal inspection experience.Demonstrated knowledge of construction practices and techniques such as masonry, framin, or plumbing.Commercial inspection and plan review experience.ICC building inspection certifications.Minnesota Building Official certification.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as typing, handling objects, and reaching.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position does require employee to operate motorized equipment and drive to various job sites. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.Work EnvironmentWork is frequently performed in field settings with all kinds of weather from very hot to very cold. Various terrain is possible. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers, tools, machinery, and office equipment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.Conditions of EmploymentAdherence to all organizational and departmental policies is required.Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position with a standard workweek.The City of Lino Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply.
The Building Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, plan reviewing, issuing permits, interpreting building codes for the public, and enforcing sign, nuisance, and zoning ordinances.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms structural, plumbing, and related inspections for compliance with the State Building Code, federal and state laws, and city ordinances pertaining to building construction.Confers with developers, homeowners, designers, and contractors during all stages of design and construction; coordinates with other governmental agencies to implement policies and report violations.Assists in the administration of platting ordinances, zoning enforcement, and municipal licensing laws; recommends changes.Handles difficult public contact problems and assists and advises the general public, design profession, and construction industry on matters relating to the building code and building construction.Reviews building plans to assure compliance with building and fire codes.Maintains and generates all necessary records, reports, and related information; attends meetings and presents information as directed.Informs site superintendents, owners, and contractors of violations verbally and via written correction notices.Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.Note: These examples are intended only as illustrative of various types of work performed and are not all inclusive. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.Required Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of construction principles and standards including footings and substructures, framing, heating and ventilating, water, and sewer systems.Ability to understand and interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.Comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes, laws, rules, regulations, and the legal aspects of code administration.Ability to personally handle the most difficult and technical aspects of inspection work.Knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of building inspection.Knowledge of development and construction processes and policies as outlined in the City Code and City Charter.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas to colleagues, supervisors, and the public. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and members of the public.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and common database applications.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Valid Class D Driver’s License.Two years’ municipal inspection experience.Two years combined experience in a skilled construction trade, construction design, and construction supervision.Limited Building Official Certification.Preferred QualificationsFour years’ municipal inspection experience.Demonstrated knowledge of construction practices and techniques such as masonry, framin, or plumbing.Commercial inspection and plan review experience.ICC building inspection certifications.Minnesota Building Official certification.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as typing, handling objects, and reaching.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position does require employee to operate motorized equipment and drive to various job sites. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.Work EnvironmentWork is frequently performed in field settings with all kinds of weather from very hot to very cold. Various terrain is possible. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers, tools, machinery, and office equipment. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.Conditions of EmploymentAdherence to all organizational and departmental policies is required.Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position with a standard workweek.The City of Lino Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates, including those from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply.
