Building Inspector or Official

Job Duties

Building Inspector

Hiring Range: $30.49-$34.23 per hour

Full-Time, Non-Exempt – Benefit & Pension Eligible

Under the direction of the Building Official, the Building Inspector is responsible for administering and assuring compliance with international residential building (IBC) codes and for performing plan reviews, maintaining and updating file records and notes on buildings as they are constructed. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Conducts plan reviews prior to construction, ensuring proper materials, size, spans, loading, and bearings are calculated properly for the structural integrity of the building. Ensures that HVAC and MN energy code requirements are met. Reviews and monitors proper slope and grade from structure.
• Interprets IBC codes for community members, builders, and contractors to ensure compliance and understanding of codes to minimize error and eventual costs. Conducts disaster/damage inspections for occupancy safety.
• Conducts field inspections to assure that structural, set back and waste water requirements are met, conferring with additional resources and advising contractors and homeowners of corrections in the event of a non-compliance. Records inspection results, documenting non-conformances and related resolutions.
• Maintains recording records and filings within the department. Addresses outdated permits, issues certificates of occupancy and reviews certification of contractor, engineer and architectural licenses.
• Performs general customer services and public relation activities by responding to inquiries and questions from the public and community. Handles phone calls and emails in a timely manner.

Building Official

Hiring Range: $42.22-$53.82 per hour

Full-Time, Exempt

Under the direction of the Planning & Zoning Department Head, the Building Official is responsible for administering the operations of the inspection unit engaged in the conduct of plan reviews, field inspections and the monitoring and enforcement of international building codes, MN codes and local ordinances. Duties include, but not limited to:

• All duties listed under Building Inspector, to include commercial plan reviews and inspections.
• Conducts and coordinates plan, blueprint and document reviews in administering the permitting process for all construction projects.
• Coordinates the recordkeeping and filings within the department. Monitors outdated permits, coordinates and/or issues permits of occupancy and reviews certification of contractor, engineer and architectural licenses.

Minimum Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Required

• Valid driver’s license
• Building Official Limited Certification (or a letter from DLI confirming qualification to take the Building Official Limited Certification & certification required within 3 months of hire)
• AA Degree or Vocational Training with MN Building Official Cert preferred
• Ability to pass a standard background check

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$30.49 - $42.22 / Hourly

Postal Code

55060

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

73064

Job Benefits

Steele County will contribute to HSA/VEBA $1,700 for single or $3,500 for family (if you elect to pay for our Medical insurance that is provided by Medica); other benefits that are available include dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation plan, PERA pension plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, etc.