Plans Examiner​/Building Inspector or Senior Plans Examiner​/Building Inspector DOQ

Summary of Position

If you want to build your career on a new foundation, join our cohesive and supportive team of experienced, respected inspectors. This is a great opportunity for either a Plans Examiner/Building Inspector or Senior Plans Examiner/Building Inspector. The role will work under the general guidance of the Chief Building Official to provide a wide variety of plan review and inspection services to ensure all building and related codes, policies, and ordinances are effectively enforced.

Plans Examiner/Building Inspector: $43.22 to $53.85

Senior Plans Examiner/Building Inspector: $45.82 to $57.10

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce. The City welcomes and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race), colour, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit based factor protected by law.

• Reviews permit applications and construction documents to ensure accurate reflection of work projected. Corrects inconsistencies, identifies necessary corrections, and recommends changes to ensure code and ordinance compliance.
• Reviews proposed plans for residential, commercial, and industrial structures to ensure they meet building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and energy codes, as well as requirements established by the City and other agencies. Provides written report of findings to management, applicants, design professional, and/or contractor.
• Inspects materials and installation of materials used in a variety of construction projects during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with building and construction standards and codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspects damaged structures for safety and assesses the damage to determine if use of the structure is safe. Prepares reports detailing the findings of the inspection and assessment under the direction of the Building Official.
• Coordinates the approval of applications, fees, and the issuance of permits with division office support personnel.
• Maintains daily inspection log and related records in an up‑to‑date and orderly fashion to expedite division record‑keeping procedures.
• Provides information and advice to the public, architects, designers, and developers regarding the interpretation of building codes to clarify requirements for construction design, materials, and practices.
• Ensures that all applicable conditions and requirements of approval have been satisfied prior to issuance of permits and that adequate records are maintained.
• Responds in a prompt, positive, and courteous manner over the phone and in person to inquiries from architects and designers, developers, contractors, homeowners, and others regarding building codes, related ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Meets with architects, engineers, consultants, and developers to clarify code requirements for construction design, materials, and practices.
• Remains knowledgeable of current codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures providing accurate framework for completion of job responsibilities.
• Keeps abreast of new materials, equipment, and construction practices, as well as new or changing codes to ensure a thorough understanding of the building industry and the effective and fair administration of codes.
• Informs supervisor promptly of matters that are important to the City’s interest or the public health, safety, and welfare.
• Prepares code compliance and other reports, as assigned.
• Advises other City departments regarding building, mechanical and life/safety concerns with City buildings.
• Issues correction notices where violations are evident and issues stop work orders where violations are not corrected. Advises other departments or personnel regarding the posting of nonconforming structures.
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