Building Inspector - Columbia Heights

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a Building Inspector who will conduct inspections to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, and mechanical codes. The role involves plan review, coordination with homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders to enforce code requirements and technical standards.

Reporting to the Building Official, the inspector will support licensing staff and collaborate with the City Planner to ensure permit applications meet zoning regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a combination of high school education and post-secondary training in building trades.
• MN Building Official Limited certification is required.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
• Perform plan reviews and coordinate with homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Enforce code requirements and coordinate with the City Planner and Administrative staff.

Skills

Building inspections

Code compliance

Plan review

Stakeholder coordination

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary training in building trades

Job description

Job Posting

The Building Inspector, reporting to the Building Official, is responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, as well as managing the City's Time of Sale program. This role involves plan review, inspections, and coordination with homeowners, contractors, and other stakeholders to enforce code requirements and technical standards. Provides support to and works closely with the Administrative Assistant II Permits and Licensing. Coordinates with the City Planner to ensure that building permit applications comply with all applicable zoning regulations.

Required

A combination substantially equivalent to high school graduation and post-secondary training in the building trades and considerable experience involving a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial construction. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Building Official Limited certification. Valid Minnesota Driver's License.

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.