Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
Apply NowCompany: City of Ramsey, MN
Location: Anoka, MN 55303
Description:
Salary: $35.11 - $43.89 Hourly
Location : Ramsey, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14011-25
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Primary Objective of Position
The City of Ramsey is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to join our Building Division. This team plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and safety of our community's infrastructure. This division includes a Building Official, two Building Inspectors/Plans Examiners, contracted inspectors, and administrative support staff, fostering a collaborative and professional work atmosphere.
Experience is preferred but not required, we welcome candidates eager to learn and grow in this field. Starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Building Official to ensure compliance with all applicable portions of the Minnesota Building Code and City Code for both new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial developments. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the city's growth, safety, and quality of life.
The 2025 salary range for this position is: Step 1: $38.258 - Step 2: $40.170 - Step 3: $42.083 - Step 4: $43.996 - Step 5: $45.909 - Step 6: $47.822
This is a full-time forty (40) hours per week AFSCME union position.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Essential Job Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
01
Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing?
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of building inspection experience or two (2) years of building construction experience?
03
Do you have a basic knowledge of building construction and requirements?
04
Do you have basic Microsoft Office knowledge and skills?
05
From the list below, select your highest education level.
06
If you answered that you have either a college degree or degree/certificate from a trade school, please tell us your field of study in the space below.
07
Do you have five (5) or more years of experience conducting plan reviews and/or inspections with a municipal setting?
08
Are you currently certified as a Building Official by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
09
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certificate number and expiration date in the space below.
10
Are you currently certified as a Building Official Limited by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
11
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certification number and expiration date in the space below.
12
Do you have Delegation by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to conduct plan reviews and/or inspections for State funded facilities?
13
Are you currently certified as an SSTS Inspector by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency?
14
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certificate number and expiration date in the space below.
15
Do you have experience working with Permit Information Management Software (PIMS) or another type of permitting software?
16
If you answered that you have experience with another permitting software other than PIMS, please tell us what that software is called in the space below and how many years of experience you have working with it.
17
Do you have experience working with ProjectDox or another type of electronic plan review software?
18
Do you have experience as a Building Code Inspector?
19
Do you have experience in residential plan review?
20
Do you have experience in commercial plan review?
21
Do you have any experience working in a county, state, or municipal environment?
22
If you answered yes to the questions above, please tell us where you worked, the length of time you spent working there, and your job title.
23
Did you upload a copy of your current resume to this application?
Required Question
Location : Ramsey, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14011-25
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Primary Objective of Position
The City of Ramsey is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to join our Building Division. This team plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and safety of our community's infrastructure. This division includes a Building Official, two Building Inspectors/Plans Examiners, contracted inspectors, and administrative support staff, fostering a collaborative and professional work atmosphere.
Experience is preferred but not required, we welcome candidates eager to learn and grow in this field. Starting pay will be based on experience and qualifications.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Building Official to ensure compliance with all applicable portions of the Minnesota Building Code and City Code for both new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial developments. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the city's growth, safety, and quality of life.
The 2025 salary range for this position is: Step 1: $38.258 - Step 2: $40.170 - Step 3: $42.083 - Step 4: $43.996 - Step 5: $45.909 - Step 6: $47.822
This is a full-time forty (40) hours per week AFSCME union position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing
- Must have at least one (1) year of building inspections experience or two (2) years of building construction experience
- Must have basic knowledge of building construction and requirements
- Must have basic Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
Desired Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years of experience conducting plan review and/or inspections within a municipal setting
- Certification as a Building Official or Building Official Limited by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
- Delegation by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry to conduct plan reviews and/or inspections for State funded facilities
- Certification as a Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) Inspector by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Graduate from an accredited technical school, and/or college or university in building inspection technology, structural engineering or architecture
- Experience with permitting software such as - Permit Information Management Software (PIMS) and ProjectDox
- Certification as a residential and/or commercial Plans Examiner and/or Building Inspector by the International Code Council (ICC)
Essential Job Functions
- Assist the Building Official with the review of building, sewer/septic, mechanical and plumbing permits
- Conduct inspections to ensure applicable code compliance for all new and existing structures
- Collect, record and maintain plan review and inspection records as needed
- Perform administrative code compliance activities with direction from the Building Official
- Perform a wide range of tasks at the verbal or written direction (within the ability and resources of the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner) of the Building Official, Community Development Director or their designee
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Minnesota Building Codes
- General knowledge of City of Ramsey zoning codes and ordinances
- Knowledge of soil conditions, construction methods and materials, building design, and the skills to apply them to the built environment
- Knowledge of safety standards, materials, techniques and code changes
- Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of conducting code related inspections
- Knowledge of applicable City codes
- Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in construction projects
- Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
- Ability to perform inspection duties on a variety of construction projects
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications
- Skills to apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials to detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices
- Ability to perform applicable mathematical computations rapidly and accurately
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Ability to interpret information, reach conclusions, and use logic to solve problems
- Ability to work alone, be self-motivated, adapt to situations involving the interpretation of codes in an objective manner
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, honesty and fairness in all transactions
- Ability to work with residents and contractors in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors
- Ability to navigate around inspection sites and adhere to safety requirements
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner
01
Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing?
- Yes
- My license is from another state
- No
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of building inspection experience or two (2) years of building construction experience?
- I have at least one (1) year of building inspection experience or two (2) year of building construction experience
- I have at least one (1) year of building inspection experience
- I have at least two (2) years of building construction experience
- I do not have any experience
03
Do you have a basic knowledge of building construction and requirements?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have basic Microsoft Office knowledge and skills?
- Yes
- No
05
From the list below, select your highest education level.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Trade School Degree or Certificate
06
If you answered that you have either a college degree or degree/certificate from a trade school, please tell us your field of study in the space below.
07
Do you have five (5) or more years of experience conducting plan reviews and/or inspections with a municipal setting?
- At least 5 years of experience
- 6 to 8 years of experience
- 9+ years of experience
- No experience
08
Are you currently certified as a Building Official by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certificate number and expiration date in the space below.
10
Are you currently certified as a Building Official Limited by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certification number and expiration date in the space below.
12
Do you have Delegation by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to conduct plan reviews and/or inspections for State funded facilities?
- Yes, I have this Delegation
- No, I do not have this Delegation
13
Are you currently certified as an SSTS Inspector by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency?
- Yes
- No
14
If you answered yes to the question above, please indicate your certificate number and expiration date in the space below.
15
Do you have experience working with Permit Information Management Software (PIMS) or another type of permitting software?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
- Not with PIMS, but another type of permitting software
- No experience
16
If you answered that you have experience with another permitting software other than PIMS, please tell us what that software is called in the space below and how many years of experience you have working with it.
17
Do you have experience working with ProjectDox or another type of electronic plan review software?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
- Not with ProjectDox, but another electronic plan review software
- No experience
18
Do you have experience as a Building Code Inspector?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
- No experience
19
Do you have experience in residential plan review?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
- No experience
20
Do you have experience in commercial plan review?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
- No experience
21
Do you have any experience working in a county, state, or municipal environment?
- Yes
- No
22
If you answered yes to the questions above, please tell us where you worked, the length of time you spent working there, and your job title.
23
Did you upload a copy of your current resume to this application?
- Yes
- I was not able to upload it
- No
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