Building Inspector

Description

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values – CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection – shape our work as we advance the City Council’s strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Building Inspector

Provide a wide variety of inspection and plan review services which will ensure that city building, fire, zoning and related codes, policies, and ordinances are effectively and equitably administered and enforced throughout the city.

Essential Functions

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Interact with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication.

• Help to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen competencies in areas such as communications, leadership, decision-making and problem solving.
  
  

Conduct inspections on all permitted construction work involving building, mechanical, and plumbing, in new and existing structures to assure work is performed consistent with applicable codes and ordinances.

• Identify and advises permitee of specific code deficiencies.
• Advise corrective actions to assure that violations have been corrected in a timely fashion.
• Where cooperative measures have failed, invoke legal sanctions to insure correction of violations.
  
  

Assist architects, developers, contractors, homeowners and others in understanding and conforming to the state building code, related ordinances, policies and procedures in a prompt, positive and courteous manner.

• Inform supervisor and other field inspectors of public inquiries and requests for information or inspections which relate to their areas of accountability.
  
  

Review proposed plans for all residential structures and improvements and as assigned for non-residential work, to ensure that they meet building, zoning and related codes, as well as requirements established by the City Council and other agencies.

• Identify necessary plan corrections and recommends changes to applicant to ensure code and ordinance compliance.
• Ensure that all applicable conditions and requirements of site plan/plat approval have been satisfied prior to the issuance of permits.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of corrective actions and of work performed.
• Coordinate the approval of applications, calculation of fees, and the issuance of permits with supervisor and division clerical personnel.
  
  

Review permit applications to ensure that they accurately reflect work anticipated and corrects inconsistencies when found.

Maintain daily inspection and related records using permit and inspection software in an up-to-date and orderly fashion to expedite division record-keeping procedures.

Investigate complaints filed with the city and takes appropriate action to secure correction of problem.

• Investigate miscellaneous building, mechanical, plumbing, sewer and water, and zoning administration complaints and concerns.
• Coordinate inspection efforts with other city personnel as necessary.
• Maintain Record of Receipt and disposition of complaints in an accurate and timely fashion.
  
  

Remain familiar with new materials, equipment, methods of construction, and changes in the codes and assures that they are administered in a reasonable and effective manner.

Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Building Inspection Technology (BIT) core certificate or related coursework in plan reading, code enforcement and interpretation, and office procedures and one year of related experience.
• Must be capable of safely performing physical actions necessary to conduct inspections at, above or below ground level of construction sites.
• Must have a MN State Limited Building Official certificate.
• Must earn a full State Building Official certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Must have a valid Minnesota Class "D" drivers license.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of codes, ordinances, policies and procedures providing accurate framework for completion of job responsibilities.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with owners, architects, developers, contractors and the general public.
• Must be proficient in the use of both office and mobile software and devices.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally, graphically and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth’s CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with advancing the city council’s strategic priorities.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• MN State Building Official certification.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in construction inspection services within a municipal organization.
• Associate degree in construction management or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the state building code and familiarity with municipal ordinances and enforcement procedures.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Job Activity Requirements

• Physical activities very frequently required to perform the job include standing, sitting, walking, carrying, climbing, kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee), crawling (moving about on hands and knees), crouching (bending at knees), bending at waist, reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), repetitive hand motion, use of arm muscles over extended periods, use of leg muscles over extended periods and stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward.
• The employee must be able to lift/carry items weighing from 0 – 10 pounds. Items lifted/carried include flashlights, tape measures, clip boards
• This position requires working indoors and outdoors, working near fumes and/or vapors, and driving a city vehicle or personal vehicle to perform essential functions.