Building Inspector / Plans Examiner

Willdan Group; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group, Inc., seeks a qualified Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to provide part-time municipal building department services near Mankato, MN. The role involves on-site inspections, plan reviews, and coordinating with city staff and applicants.

Responsibilities include reviewing documents for code compliance, reporting findings, and ensuring timely delivery of inspections and reports.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the Minnesota State Building Code.
• Experience performing municipal building inspections and plan reviews.
• Substantial Minnesota municipal experience and ICC inspector/plans examiner certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for code compliance (residential, commercial, industrial).
• Perform on-site inspections for new construction, additions, alterations, and permitted work.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling with City staff, contractors and permit applicants.
• Prepare and submit clear inspection and plan review reports.
• Communicate code deficiencies and required corrections professionally.
• Maintain records of inspections, reviews and correspondence.
• Provide code consultation and related services as requested.
• Meet established turnaround times for plan reviews and inspections.

Skills

Minnesota Building Code knowledge

Municipal inspections

ICC inspector certifications

Education

Minnesota Certified Building Official (CBO)

Minnesota Certified Building Official-Limited

Job description

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Mankato, MN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3224

Salary Range: $50.00 To $60.00 Hourly

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking a qualified Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to provide part‑time supplemental municipal building department services near the Mankato, MN area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing residential, commercial, and industrial construction documents for compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code and other applicable state and local requirements, including residential and commercial building accessibility, energy, fire and life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and related specialty provisions
• Conduct onsite inspections associated with new construction, additions, alterations, and permitted building work.
• Inspections may include footings, foundations, waterproofing, plumbing, radon systems, mechanical systems, weather barriers, doors and windows, framing, insulation, lath, structural work, commercial construction, final inspections, special inspections, and complaint investigations related to permitted construction.
• Coordinating inspection scheduling with City staff, contractors, and permit applicants.
• Preparing and submitting clear electronic inspection and plan review reports.
• Communicating code deficiencies and required corrections in a professional and customer-service-oriented manner.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, reviews, and correspondence.
• Providing code consultation, staff support, meeting attendance, plan review appeal assistance, or other related services when requested.
• Meeting established turnaround times for plan reviews, inspections, and report delivery.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing municipal building inspections and plan reviews, along with a thorough working knowledge of the Minnesota State Building Code.
• A current Minnesota Certified Building Official or Minnesota Certified Building Official‑Limited credential is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with substantial Minnesota municipal experience and relevant ICC inspector and plans examiner certifications may also be considered.
• Individuals holding a Certified Building Official‑Limited credential will be assigned work consistent with the scope of that certification and, where required, under the direction of the City’s designated Certified Building Official.
• The position will include onsite inspection services with plan review, report preparation, and related administrative duties potentially completed remotely.
• Workload and scheduling are anticipated to be variable and based on the City’s service needs.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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