Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications Of Education And Experience

Full Pay Range: Code Enforcement Inspector $33.45 to $55.87.

Full Pay Range: Senior Code Enforcement Inspector: $35.37 to $59.07.

Code Enforcement Inspector:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, soils science, civil engineering or related field and one (1) year of experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited community/technical college in inspection technology, construction technology, or related field and three (3) years of experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Required Special Qualifications:

State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Building Official Limited License, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Senior Code Enforcement Inspector:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, soils science, civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited community/technical college in inspection technology, construction technology, or related field and four (4) years of experience as listed in the work functions.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:

State of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Building Official License.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, reviews, plans for and inspects residential and commercial buildings, construction sites and other structures for Minnesota Building Code conformance and other technical standards. Enforces the requirements of the County well and SSTS ordinances as well as residential and commercial building codes. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

Inspects residential and commercial construction sites and completed buildings for compliance with codes relating to heating, plumbing, framing, masonry, footings, poured walls, posts, insulation, vapor barrier, solid fuel and gas burning stoves and fireplaces
Reviews proposed building plans for new construction, remodeling, alterations and additions. Ensures compliance with, but not limited to life safety, fire protection, structural, insulation, light and ventilation requirements of the Minnesota Building Code. Reviews plans, assists and advises contractors and others regarding pertinent codes and regulations; consults on procedures to be followed in cases that are not clearly covered by codes
Takes building permit applications. Reviews applications and inspect installations during construction for compliance with codes with regulations, and examine completed installation, use of proper materials and compliance with codes and regulations
Reviews permit applications and plans for completeness and technical accuracy. Discusses plan deficiencies with permit applicant
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports
Responds to inquiry regarding code enforcement. Provides information over the phone, in person or in writing
Addresses code deficiencies with the permit holder or builder and issues corrective orders
Investigates complaints, collects and organizes documentation about individual applications and complaints
Checks complaints in regard to defective installations, such as furnace; assists in prosecution of violators of regulations; reviews complaints of unsanitary conditions
Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques involved in building construction, repair and alteration
Knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures
Knowledge of codes and ordinances related to the various aspects of building constructions and occupancy
Knowledge of water quality and water quality standards
Knowledge of excavating and well drilling equipment
Skill in the use of equipment necessary to conduct infield reviews and inspections including GPS equipment, calculators, motor vehicles, soil probes, grout scales, compass, cameras and any other equipment related to the job
Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing, databases/spreadsheets, use of the internet and email
Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship, materials and to ascertain the state of construction when defects are more easily found and remedied
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints accurately and to compare them with construction in progress
Ability to read and interpret soils and geologic data, SSTS plans, and site plans and subdivision plats
Ability to develop recommendations and write reports
Ability to analyze potential environmental hazard
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors and craftsmen often in difficult work situations
Ability to express oneself effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to make independent decisions where appropriate
Ability to participate in collaborative problem-solving and in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate in a clear, tactful and courteous manner using both written and oral communications

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Outdoors environment

X

In vehicle/operating equipment

X

Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Exposure to weather

X

Exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration and electrical current

X

Exposure to extreme noise (PPE required)

X

Sitting, standing, reaching, handling

X

Walking, pulling, climbing, kneeling, stooping, balancing, feeling on uneven surfaces

X

Pushing up to 10 pounds

X

Lifting up to 25 pounds

X

Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry

X

Repetitive foot movements

X

Talking, hearing

X

Operate vehicle

X

Close and distance vision

X

Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision

X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

X

Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)

X

Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)

X

Proximity to moving, mechanical parts

X

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Provisional employees are eligible for benefits if employment is projected to be 12 months or longer and work at least 40 hours per pay period.

This document is a brief Summary of Benefits for Olmsted County Employees on the Paid Time Off Program.

Paid Time Off

Employees over .5 FTE accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) based on their length of service as follows:

First year to 5 years of service - accrue up to 23 days

6 to 10 years of service - accrue up to 25 days

11 to 15 years of service - accrue up to 27.5 days

16 to 20 years of service - accrue up to 30 days

21 to 26 years of service - accrue up to 32.5 days

Over 26 years of service - accrue up to 35 days

Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of work and can use it as soon as accrued with supervisor approval.

Flexible Time Leave

All regular, full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours or more per week on an ongoing basis shall receive up to 24 hours (prorated by FTE) of paid FTL at their regular base pay each calendar year.

Commencement of Employment # of FTL Hours

Between January 1 and June 30 24 Hours

Between July 1 and August 31 16 Hours

Between September 1 and November 30 8 Hours

Between December 1 and December 31 0 Hours

Paid Holidays

Olmsted County Recognizes The Following Legal Holidays:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (4 hours when December 24th falls on a Monday – Thursday only), Christmas Day

Employee Health And Insurance Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Health Insurance

The self-insured Olmsted County Employees’ Health Plan is administered by Medica. Under the plan, eligible employees and their dependents have access to all providers in the Medica Health Plan Solutions network, including Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center. Members have access to a travel network through First Health.

The plan offers a comprehensive preventive care program to help protect the health of employees and their dependents, 80% co-insurance on most services (after deductible) and access to Nice Healthcare, which offers no-cost virtual and in-home appointments, labs, x-rays, and more.

There is a base in-network deductible of $1,500/person, $4,500/family with the opportunity to earn a reward to lower the deductible to $500/person, $1,500/family. The in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000/person, $6,000/family for those who earn the reward.

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

The Monthly Rates For Healthcare Coverage Are As Follows:

Health Insurance Rates

Single health coverage monthly cost to the employee is $110.00 per month or $55.00 per pay period. Employee Plus Children monthly cost to the employee is $500 per month or $240 per pay period. Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $546.00 per month or $273.00 per pay period. Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $690.00 per month or $345 per pay period.

Nice Healthcare

Nice Healthcare is an additional healthcare option for employees on our health plan. The plan includes virtual and in-home care, primary care, convenient medication delivery, lab work and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care. Coverage is available for employees on the health plan (and their benefits-eligible dependents) all at no cost to employees.

Prescription Drug Plan

The Olmsted County Employees’ Health Plan prescription drug benefit is part of the health plan and is administered by Alluma. Covered prescriptions are based on the Alluma Advantage Formulary. The plan contracts with Express Scripts to provide a national network. This allows members to receive prescriptions conveniently at home, or across the country, for the same co-insurance amount. Prescription co-insurance is 25% or 40% depending on whether the prescription is formulary or non-formulary, with the opportunity to lower co-insurance through mail order. Prescriptions are subject to minimum and maximum charges. Both retail and mail order prescriptions apply toward an annual $2,400/person or $4,800/family out of pocket limit.

Dental Insurance

The Olmsted County Dental Plan is self-insured and administered by Delta Dental. Coverage includes Diagnostic & Preventive Services – 100%; Basic Services - 80%; Major Restorative Services - 50%; and Orthodontics - 50%. Lifetime maximum for Orthodontics is $1,500 per eligible dependent child. Diagnostic and Preventive Services do not apply to the yearly individual maximum benefit of $1,500. There is a $50 deductible per family member per year, with a maximum of $150 per family. The deductible does not apply for Diagnostic and Preventive Services.

Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents.

Single dental coverage monthly cost to the employee is $0.00 per month. Employee Plus One coverage monthly cost to the employee is $19.00 per month or $9.50 per pay period. Family coverage monthly cost to the employee is $47.00 per month or $23.50 per pay period.

Life Insurance

The County Paid Basic Life Plan Is Group Term Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance Up To Two Times Employee’s Annual Salary Rounded To The Nearest $1,000 To a Maximum Of $300,000. Olmsted County Also Pays 100 Percent Of Enrolled Dependent Coverage Costs For The Following Life Benefits:

Spouse: $2,000

Children up to age 26: $1,250

Voluntary Life Insurance

The cost of employee and spouse Voluntary Life Insurance coverage is determined by age and the amount of coverage. This coverage would be in addition to what employees receive under the Basic Life Plan.

New employees who enroll within 30 days of eligibility may select up to $250,000 in life insurance coverage and up to $50,000 for their spouse without answering any health questions. Employees may apply for additional life insurance in $5,000 increments up to a maximum of $500,000. Spouses may apply for additional life insurance in $5,000 increments up to a maximum of $250,000.

New employees can also elect child life insurance without having to answer any health questions. The cost of life insurance is $1.30 per month, regardless of the number of children covered. The coverage amount is $10,000 per child.

PERA Life Insurance

Employees can purchase guaranteed issue group term life insurance coverage through the Voluntary Group Life Plan with the National Conference on Public Employees Retirement Systems (NCPERS) in which Olmsted County is a participant. It is underwritten by The Prudential Insurance Company of America and administered by Member Benefits.

Cost is $16.00 per month with no medical questions asked.

Short Term Disability Insurance

The County provides a short-term disability benefit of 80 percent pay replacement for up to 150 calendar days based on medical need. Short-term disability benefits are effective on the 181st calendar day of employment and are pro-rated based on the eligible employee’s Full Time Equivalence (FTE).

Long Term Disability Insurance

The County provides 40 percent pay replacement coverage.

Employees have the option to purchase an additional 26 2/3 percent pay replacement coverage for a total of 66 2/3 percent. Long-term disability benefits are effective on the 181st calendar day of employment.

Employee Assistance Program

Deer Oaks, Olmsted County’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is a confidential service to help employees and their families address work and life issues. Online and telephone resources are available 24/7/365.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees have the option of using one or both flexible spending accounts provided through Olmsted County to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and day care expenses with pretax dollars.

Health Care Spending Account limit is $3,200.

Dependent Care Spending Account limit is $5,000.

Blood Assurance Program

A Volunteer Blood Donor Program through Mayo Clinic Blood Bank is available to employees. It covers the employee and family for all red blood cell products.

Workers Compensation

All employees are covered by Workers Compensation insurance while performing County business.

Retirement

Olmsted County and employees pay into the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) as follows:

General Plan: Employee Share is 6.50%, County Share is 7.50%

Police & Fire Plan: Employee Share is 11.80%, County Share is 17.70%

Correctional Plan: Employee Share is 5.83%, County Share is 8.75%

General Plan members pay into both PERA and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation Plans

Olmsted County employees may choose to participate in Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) offered through: Empower Retirement Services, VOYA Financial, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan.

Years of Service Awards

Olmsted County recognizes employees for milestones in their years of service (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and above).

Direct Deposit

All employees are paid bi-weekly. Employees’ paychecks are electronically deposited directly into employees’ bank accounts, avoiding situations like late checks or inconvenient trips to the bank.

United Way Donation

If an employee requests, the County will deduct contributions to United Way through payroll deduction.

Staff Development Program

The Staff Development Program offers courses online and in the classroom. The purpose is to train and retain employees through educational opportunities.

Tuition Reimbursement

Olmsted County offers tuition reimbursement for college courses of 80% or $3,000 (whichever is less) per year with prior approval from supervisor and Human Resources for job-related courses.

Olmsted County has partnered with Saint Mary's University to offer unique career advancement, degree completion, and professional development opportunities at a discounted rate. To learn more about the partner scholarship and Saint Mary's bachelor's completion, master's, doctoral, or graduate certificate programs visit the Olmsted County partner page.

As a Local Government, Olmsted County is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act. Go to StudentAid.Gov to learn more about this program and see if you qualify.

Savi Loan Forgiveness

Olmsted County has partnered with Savi, a trusted financial wellness resource to support your student loan journey. Savi has three different support plans - DIY, Essential, and Pro. As an Olmsted County employee, you can receive Savi Essential (typically $70) for free or Savi Pro for $80 (typically $150).

Credit Union

Employees are invited to join the First Alliance Credit Union. For more information, call the Credit Union at (507) 288-0330 or (800) 866-1999.

Parking/Transit Plan

Parking for Government Center employees is available employee parking lots. The County supports public transportation. Employees who ride the bus to and from work and during work hours are offered subsidized bus passes.

Jury Duty

Employees required to report for jury duty or attend a trial in response to a subpoena will do so without loss of income. Employees will receive their regular pay during their court service.

01

I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

02

You Must Meet The Minimum Qualifications To Be Considered For The Code Enforcement Inspector/Senior Code Enforcement Inspector Position. Please Indicate Which Of The Following You Possess:

Associate's degree from an accredited community/technical college in inspection technology, construction technology, or related field and three (3) years of experience as listed in the work functions (Code Enforcement Inspector)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, soils science, civil engineering or related field and one (1) year of experience as listed in the work function. (Code Enforcement Inspector)
A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work function. (Code Enforcement Inspector)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, soils science, civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of experience as listed in the work functions. (Senior Code Enforcement Inspector)
Associate's degree from an accredited community/technical college in inspection technology, construction technology, or related field and four (4) years of experience as listed in the work functions. (Senior Code Enforcement Inspector)
A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. (Senior Code Enforcement Inspector)
No education and experience as listed above

03

If you are you currently certified by the State of Minnesota as a Building Official or Inspector-Limited, which certification do you hold?

Building Official
Inspector-Limited
Ability to obtain Inspector-Limited within 12 months
None of the above

04

How many years of experience do you have inspecting residential and commercial construction sites and completed buildings for compliance with codes relating to energy, building, accessibility, plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas?

No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
5 or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have with reviewing proposed building plans for new construction, remodeling, alterations and additions?

No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
5 or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have with ensuring compliance with life safety, fire protection, structural, insulation, light and ventilation requirements of the Minnesota Building Code?

No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 2
More than 2 years, but less than 3
More than 3 years, but less than 4
More than 4 years, but less than 5
5 or more years
Required Question

Olmsted County Minnesota

New Jobs

Code Enforcement Inspector/Senior Code Enforcement Inspector