Position Summary
The Building Inspector II exists to examine commercial plans and construction documents prior to construction to ensure they have been designed to the standards set forth within the Minnesota building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes, including state statutes and city ordinances.
The Building Inspector II collaborates with a team of inspectors, plans examiners, and program administration staff to perform inspections on residential and commercial construction projects, drives city vehicle to inspections, maintains all necessary records and monitors active projects. This position, responds to questions and complaints, interprets, explains, and provides guidance on codes to the public, contractors, and design professionals.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Evaluate permit applications to ensure all necessary documents are submitted and processed correctly.
- Examine commercial plans and construction documents submitted to ensure they have been designed to the standards set forth within the Minnesota building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes, including state statues and city ordinances.
- Calculate and apply fees per predetermined fee tables, completes forms to route applications to appropriate city staff.
- Interpret, explain, and provide guidance on codes to the public, contractors, and design professionals. Responds to questions and complaints from the public, contractors, and design professionals.
- Perform site inspections for new and existing residential and commercial construction projects to ensure State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical codes and city ordinances are being followed.
- Create and maintain inspection activity records. Document results and issue detailed correction notices.
- Meet with design professionals, researches problems and make code interpretations.
- Collaborate with inspectors to ensure approved plans are being followed when construction begins.
- Examine plans and construction document changes from design professionals and review alternate methods, materials, and designs submitted from design professionals to ensure they comply with the Minnesota Building Code.
- Work alone or part of a team on special projects, work committees, or assigned projects (Electronic inspections, applications and review, record retention, etc.).
- Coordinate with various divisions and/or departments at the beginning and throughout the construction process to ensure code compliance is being achieved and customer service is being provided.
- Participate in professional organizations, committees and boards for code development and city representation.
- Assist the Building Official as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum And Desired Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Specialized training in commercial plan review, building inspections or related field.
Experience
- Six (6) months commercial plan review experience and two (2) years' experience performing building inspections.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid and current Class D or higher driver's license.
- MN State Building Official Certification.
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- ICC Certified Mechanical Plans Examiner or Mechanical Inspector Certification within two years of hire.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to handle diverse work schedules, complex code and construction projects, coordination of work schedule with tight time frames, diverse levels of education and knowledge due to the complexity and combination of codes required to perform the position.
- Ability to evaluate permit applications.
- Ability to conduct plan reviews to ensure all necessary materials are submitted, they comply with state building codes and city ordinances, and plan reviews are processed in an organized and timely fashion.
- Working knowledge of the MN Building plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, energy codes and state statutes.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to safely conduct inspections at, above or below ground level construction sites.
- Ability to deal with the unique diversity of personalities and special needs the customers poses often leads to tense and stressful conditions that require tact, personality, good judgment and technically precise answers delivered in a limited amount of time in a professional manner.
- Ability to research new technology, materials, methods and products that relate to construction.
- Ability to use and interpret building plans and use of a tape measure in the field.
- Ability to recognize and resolve conflict in a professional and tactful manner.
- Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
- Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
- Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
Desired Qualifications
- Currently designated by the Department of Labor and Industry to have MN state Delegation for Plan Review
- ICC Plans Examiner Certification.
- ICC Certified Mechanical Plans Examiner or Mechanical Examiner Certification.
- Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese language(s).
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
- Conducting field work and property inspections in all types of weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Possible exposure to hazardous equipment hazardous contaminants.
- Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 10 to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug & Alcohol Testing/Medical Examination
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test/medical examination once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.
Our Vision, Values and Goals
Additional Information
Resume Requested
To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.
Department/Division Community Development/Property Services
Anticipated Work Schedule
Full-time, exempt, non-union position with the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (may vary based upon business need.)
Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:
Vacation
- New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
- Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year
Sick Leave
- Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation
Holidays
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval
Health Insurance
- Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
- The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
- Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week
Dental Insurance
- Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
Life Insurance
- The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates
Disability Insurance
- Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
- Long-term disability insurance available at group rates
Retirement
- Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
- Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services
Fitness
- Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered
Direct Deposit (mandatory)
- Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday
Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:
- Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
- Decreasing Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.
Seasonal/Temporary employees
- Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.
Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.
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Do you have specialized training in commercial plan review, building inspections or related field?
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If you answered "yes", please list your specialized training in commercial plan review, building inspections or related field.
03
Which level best describes your work experience in commercial plans?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
04
Which level best describes your work experience in building inspections?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
05
Do you possess a fully valid, unrestricted driver's license as of today's date e.g., not suspended, revoked, limited or canceled?
06
Are you currently certified as an
ICC Plans Examiner? Please attach a copy of your certification or certification card to your application.
07
Are you currently certified as an
ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner or
Mechanical Inspector? Please attach a copy of your certification or certification card to your application.
08
If you currently have other ICC certifications not mentioned, please list and attach a copy of your certification or certification card to your application. List if "N/A" if not applicable.
09
Are you currently certified as a
State of Minnesota Building Official? Please attach a copy of your certification or certification card to your application.
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What level of knowledge do you have of city codes and ordinances, state statutes and federal regulations related to building inspections, plumbing, mechanical accessibility, and energy codes?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
11
Are you currently designated by the Department of Labor and Industry to perform plan review on state projects?
12
Are you currently designated by the Department of Labor and Industry to perform building inspections on state projects?
13
What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?
- None apply
- Current Brooklyn Park Resident
- Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
- Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
- BrookLynk Alumni
- Other
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If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.
15
Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages?
- Spanish
- Hmong
- Russian
- Somali
- Vietnamese
- Laotian
- None of the Above
- Required Question
