Building Inspector - TEMPORARY

Title:
Building Inspector – TEMPORARY

Updated: 08/2026

Reports to:
Building Official

Job Location:
Chisago County Government Center, Center City, MN

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Center City, MN 55012, USA

Temporary; 10-40 hours per week;
Open until filled.
$50 per hour
Performs difficult work conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, reviewing plans for construction standards, issuing and filing notices and citations, completing required reports, and related work. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.
Must hold current Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry certification as Building Official Limited.
High School diploma or GED and extensive experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Position Objective

Performs difficult work conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, reviewing plans for construction standards, issuing and filing notices and citations, completing required reports, and related work. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building Official.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and corrects building plans and other proposals for compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintains documentation and records of inspections.
• Analyzes plans for unanticipated or unusual construction problems; advises as necessary. Determines and approves the construction's suitability of methods and materials.
• Plans and conducts reviews of building sites; analyzes the suitability of methods and materials.
• Reviews building permit applications taken by the clerical support staff to verify that the building plans give enough information to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances, then issues the building permit which is posted at the site.
• Inspects building sites throughout the construction process and upon completion of construction verifies that the materials used, the completed structure, and the septic system are in compliance with the applicable codes; issues Certificates of Occupancy.
• Assists other divisions of the department and the Building Official in identifying and investigating zoning complaints and problems, monitoring progress on violation abatement, preparing citations to be issued, preparing documentation for related court cases for court proceedings, testifying in court regarding building, sewer, and assistance with zoning violations.
• Responds to questions and/or complaints, verbally, and/or in writing relating to building plans and codes, general site zoning structure and setback requirements, County ordinances, and other laws, rules and regulations relating to the construction of buildings.
• Consults with and advises individuals, contractors, architects and engineers on matters relating to building projects, construction or installation problems and construction code standards.
• Identifies and approves alternate material construction and/or installation changes to enable an individual or a contractor, architect or engineer to meet the applicable codes; issues citations when necessary to enforce compliance with the codes; orders work stoppages until violations of codes are corrected.
• Assists in performing asbestos sampling and demolition reclamation inspections as required for demolition permits and performs lead-based paint inspections and risk assessments as required.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of individual and departmental building code and inspection records required by the State.
• Assistance in performing on-site sewer inspections, verifications, and evaluations as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of architectural engineering practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression systems/MN fire code, MN building code and alarms codes, energy codes and zoning ordinances and related rules, septic ordinances, flood plain ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of advanced construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of building materials and workmanship.
• Tactful and discretionary skills to defuse potentially hostile situations, may act as mediator between owner and contractor.
• Ability to perform skilled inspection duties, including both residential and commercial buildings and to maintain related records.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people under a wide variety of situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to professionals and lay people, on their own level.
• Ability to perform physical work in unfinished structures and in surroundings that are occasionally unsafe and/or uncomfortable.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to interpret and enforce complex laws, rules and regulations on building codes.
• Ability to use a computer, mobile communication devices, and perform…