Building inspector

City of Bloomington, MN; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bloomington is seeking a Building Inspector to ensure compliance with the Minnesota Building Code and promote safety for occupants. This role involves conducting various inspections and requires a High School Diploma or GED along with relevant licenses and experience. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a solid understanding of building regulations.

Benefits

10 days paid vacation per year

Employee health and dental insurance

Paid employee life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Four years of building trade experience required.
• Knowledge of MN State Building Code and inspection procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure buildings meet safety codes.
• Issue certificates of occupancy and correction orders.
• Review permits and plans for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current State of Minnesota Limited Building Official License

Completion of trade school in construction

Job description

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Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to conduct inspections which ensure that buildings are constructed consistent with the Minnesota Building Code and approved plans and conditions of approval, and that construction protects the safety of occupants.

Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to conduct inspections which ensure that buildings are constructed consistent with the Minnesota Building Code and approved plans and conditions of approval, and that construction protects the safety of occupants.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
  
  

Examples of Duties

• Review permits, plans and specifications to ensure they are consistent with code s requirements and approved plans
• Inspect all types of structures, signs, site grading and erosion control installations for conformity to codes and approved plans and conditions
• Issue certificates of occupancy
• Conduct inspections for housing code compliance
• Investigation of complaints to determine whether code violations exist
• Issue correction orders when violations persist
• Interpret and explain city ordinances and state codes to homeowners, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers
• Verify contractor licensing
• Provide oral and written correspondence for inquiries regarding the building code and city ordinances
• Communicate observed violations of other City codes to appropriate City Staff
• Review and recommend amendments to City ordinances and codes
• Create and maintain inspection logs and records
• Research new products and methods used in construction
• Maintain and expand knowledge of the building code and construction practices
• Assist Division Manager in training employees
• Inform supervisor promptly of matters which are important to the City's interest or the public health, safety, and welfare
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Completes assigned work on schedule
• Promptly identifies and addresses code violations and complaints
• Structures inspected consistently conform to code requirements
• Reports and written communication are clear, brief, and accurate
• Oral communication is calm, clear, and presented with confidence
• Public interaction and correspondence is responsive, considerate, and respects need for confidentiality
• Maintains effective work relationships with supervisors, coworkers, architects, engineers, contractors, and developers
• Effectively manages time to maintain set schedule of inspections
  
  

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalence
• Current State of Minnesota Limited Building Official License
• Completion of trade school in construction related trade or equivalent education in construction management or architecture
• Four years of building trade experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to understand building plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of the MN State Building Code and inspection procedures
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Current State of Minnesota Certified Building Official License
• ICC Certified Building Official
• ICC Commercial Inspector
• ICC Plans Examiner
• ICC Residential Inspector
• Two years of municipal building inspection experience
  
  

Supplemental Information

Supervision Of Others

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $ 43.39 – $4 7.84 Hourly

2025 Full Salary Range: $43.39 – $53.85 Hourly

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; AFSCME Union; Benefits Eligible per Union Contract

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change

Benefits

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking
• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
  
  

01

The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

The advertised for this position is $43.39-$47.84 per hour. If selected for this position would you be willing to accept a starting wage within this range?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• Not Applicable
  
  

07

If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

08

Do you possess a current State of Minnesota Limited Building Official License or a current State of Minnesota Certified Building Official license?

• Yes, Current State of Minnesota Limited Building Official License
• Yes, Current State of Minnesota Certified Building Official License
• No, I possess neither
  
  

09

Have you completed trade school in construction or related trade or equivalent education in construction management or architecture? Check all that apply. If none apply choose Not Applicable.

• Yes, I have completed trade school in construction
• Yes, I have completed equivalent education in construction management
• Yes, I have completed equivalent education in architecture
• Not Applicable
  
  

10

If you indicated you have completed education in trade school in construction related trade or equivalent education in construction management or architecture please summarize coursework or list degree, certificate, etc. earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

11

How many years of experience in the building trade do you possess?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7+ Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

12

If you indicated you have work experience in the building trade, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

13

Do you possess mechanical aptitude and understand building plans?

• Yes
• No
  
  

14

If you indicated that you possess mechanical aptitude and are able to understand building plans, please provide 1-2 examples of how you used these skills. If this does not apply to you please indicate N/A.

15

Do you possess demonstrated knowledge of the MN State Building Code and inspection procedures in past positions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

If you indicated that you have knowledge of the MN State Building Code and inspection procedures, please provide 1-2 examples of this including Job Title and dates of employment. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.

17

In past positions were you required to present information in a clear manner both orally and in writing?

• Yes
• No
  
  

18

If you indicated that you have experience presenting information in a clear manner both orally and written, please provide 1-2 examples of where you used this skill including Job Title and dates of employment.

19

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

20

Do you possess any of the following? Check all that apply

• ICC Certified Building Official
• ICC Commercial Inspector
• ICC Plans Examiner
• ICC Residential Inspector
• Not Applicable
  
  

21

How many years of municipal building inspection experience do you possess?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years
• Not Applicable
  
  

22

If you indicated that you have experience with municipal building inspection, please indicate where you gained this experience. Please include Job Title and dates of employment. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A

23

Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish - FLUENT
• Somali - FLUENT
• Vietnamese - FLUENT
• Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
• Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
• I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
  
  

24

If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

25

This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
  
  

26

If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable
  
  

Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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