Building Inspections Manager

Expected starting salary is $42.48 to $56.71. Full salary is $42.48 to $70.95.

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field and four (4) years of residential plan review and field inspection experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

Associate’s degree from an accredited college in inspection technology, construction management, or construction technology and six (6) years of residential plan review and field inspection experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

Combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of field inspection experience as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:
State of Minnesota Certified Building Official certification is required upon employment.

Under general direction, manages the Environmental Safety division. Coordinates inspection schedules, coverage, internal workflows, and issues stop work orders. Monitors, implements, and enforces rules and ordinances related to building codes and other general health or safety matters under the jurisdiction of Olmsted County. Completes special projects and provides technical assistance to other departments. Collaborates with contractors, engineers, architects, and other professionals engaged in construction plans for compliance with all adopted codes. Leverages the strengths of team members and develops employees to reach optimal goals. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Leads individuals and teams, builds and maintains engagement, and nurtures a culture of growth to promote a work environment where every employee can reach their full potential.
• Recommends hiring, promotions, and assignments for team members, and provides regular and timely feedback. Manages employee performance, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
• Manages and performs construction plan review for new and existing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects.
• Interprets and enforces state building codes as well as adopted codes related to land development and building construction.
• Coordinates and conducts inspections for new and existing residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects and reviews structural, non-structural, mechanical, and plumbing work activities.
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures related to building safety and implements improvements.
• Resolves complaints and de-escalates situations. Implements solutions for customer concerns.
• Supports the department and organization during emergency situations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the construction trades and all modern building construction techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of state building codes and associated regulations, and of all ordinances related to building construction adopted by local jurisdictions.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of building code administration.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology, including geographic information systems.
• Skill in conducting building inspections.
• Skill in reading and understanding blueprints and construction plans.
• Ability to participate in and lead effective teams.
• Ability to interpret and enforce building codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts with others.
• Ability to apply environmental safety principles to complex problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands

Function:	24% or Less	25% - 49%	50%-74%	75% or more
Office environment		X
Outdoors environment		X
Lab environment (water lab)	X
In vehicle/operating equipment	X
Needle sticks/sharps exposure-animal vaccinations	X
Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Restricted working environment	X
Exposure to weather, atmospheric conditions, extreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid		X
Exposure to noise and vibration	X
Exposure to electrical current	X
Animal handling	X
Sitting	X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping,		X
Balancing, crawling, handling	X
Pushing and Lifting up to 100 pounds	X
Feeling	X
Repetitive hand movements	X
Typing, data entry		X
Repetitive foot movements	X
Talking, hearing		X
Operate vehicle and heavy equipment	X
Close vision and depth perception				X
Distance and color vision				X
Accommodation and Field of Vision				X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)		X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)	X
Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)	X
Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)	X
Very heavy (exert over 100 pounds of force)	X
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts	X
Working in high, exposed places	X

Salary : $42 - $71