City Of Minnetonka
To achieve the goals of the Inspections Division through filed inspection, plan reviews and conferring with contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, designers and other staff. This is accomplished by properly applying adopted codes and ordinances to achieve desired outcomes of maintaining public health and safety with regard to the build environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct accurate, timely field inspections as required by the Minnesota State Building Code, Minnesota State Plumbing Code and/or local ordinance.
- Conduct plan reviews to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Write compliance orders, when necessary, conduct re-inspections, and implement appropriate enforcement actions when necessary.
- Keep accurate digital and written records of all inspections made and actions taken.
- Conduct investigations as necessary to resolve complaints on building related matters.
- Conduct cross-inspections as demand dictates.
- Communicate clearly and directly by phone, mail, email and in-person answering questions and interpreting codes and ordinances relating to inspection issues with the aim of providing excellent customer service.
- Assist in conducting meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers and other inspectors regarding building codes and ordinances relating to new and remodeled construction.
- Conduct educational programs for contractors.
- Keeps current on codes, standards and code issues by attending training, seminars or schools.
- Maintains required certification for plumbing.
- Assists other city departments with projects and advice.
- Performs other duties and assumes responsibilities as apparent or assigned.