Building Inspector

Position Summary

This position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed upon receipt. 

Performs work conducting building inspections and plan reviews, ensuring compliance with codes and regulations relating to building, fire, general maintenance of private property, illegal use of facilities, rental, septic, and zoning, preparing permits, completing and maintaining required reports and records.

Work is performed under the direction of the Chief Building Official.

*The wage range is reflective of the 2025 pay scale.

Essential Duties

• Travels to and performs on-site inspections on buildings and construction sites; conducts plan reviews; interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances.
• Completes paperwork and reports on completed inspections; prepares permits, handouts, forms, and related paperwork; delivers required reports to the appropriate resource; delivers notifications of non-compliance and citations.
• Assists architects, builders, contractors, developers, homeowners, engineers, and general public with codes and inspection related inquiries; answers questions and assists with code compliance requirements; directs inquiries to the appropriate resource as needed.
• Enforces zoning and subdivision ordinances; assists the Chief Building Official as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations affecting building code and code enforcement standards and guidelines.
• Ability to understand construction diagrams and blueprints.
• Knowledge of new construction materials and practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, owners, architects and general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Building Official Limited certification
• Valid Driver’s License.

Desirable Qualifications

• Graduate of a post-secondary school in Law enforcement, public administration, housing, construction, planning or a related field.
• Mechanical and/or plumbing experience.
• Experience in commercial and industrial construction.
• Experience with commercial or residential plan review.
• Advanced certification or training in area related to fire suppression, fire protection, fire inspector, etc.
• Certified Building Official.
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) certification.
• Fire Inspector I certification.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
Physical Requirements and Activity
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
Sensory Requirements
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
Environmental Conditions
Work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a very loud noise location (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle plant).

The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Rosemount is an Equal Opportunity Employer