Bldg Inspec IIBuilding Inspector II
City of Otsego
Title of Class: Building Inspector II
Revised Date: June 1, 2009
Status: Non -Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled residential and commercial inspection and code
enforcement work including enforcement of building, plumbing, mechanical, zoning and rental
ordinances; performs routine to moderately complex residential and commercial plan review;
and performs related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Building Official.
Supervision Exercised: None.
TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties
may vary somewhat from position to position within a class.
*Assists the Building Official in the application and enforcement of the Minnesota State
Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code and local ordinances.
*Inspects residential and commercial buildings and rental housing for compliance with codes and
ordinances and issues permits
*Issues orders, notices and citations, when necessary, to enforce building codes and zoning
ordinances.
*Conducts field inspections of grading and erosion control plans to ensure compliance with
development requirements and other natural resource regulations; refers difficult erosion
control and grading problems to engineering.
*Reviews residential and commercial plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes,
standards and ordinances.
*Writes compliance orders when necessary, conducts re -inspections and implements
enforcement actions as needed.
*Prepares records and reports of all inspections made and actions taken.
*Conducts investigations to resolve building and zoning complaints.
*Conducts field inspections on vacant buildings and damage to buildings.
*Conducts rental -housing inspection to enforce the City ordinance.
*Answers questions and provides information interpreting codes and ordinances related to plan
review and inspection issues; provides assistance in identifying changes required to meet
code.
*Meets with contractors, building and property owners, architects, engineers and other inspectors
regarding compliance with codes and ordinances.
*Conducts research on codes and construction practices and materials as needed.
*Informs Building Official of issues requiring immediate action or of a serious nature.
Building Inspector II
City of Otsego
Answers zoning questions applicable to dwellings and accessory structures.
*Verifies work permits, certifications and licenses of persons engages in construction work.
May prepare and present Council agenda items.
May assist in drafting or revising ordinances.
*Keeps current on codes, standards, technical advances and code amendments.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*Considerable knowledge of State and local building codes, ADA and HUD requirements
pertaining to building materials and how codes apply to construction practices.
*Considerable knowledge of zoning laws, ordinance requirements and procedures pertaining to
the application approval process.
*Working knowledge of City nuisance codes and erosion control best practices and fire code.
*Considerable knowledge of accepted construction practices.
*Considerable ability to apply codes and ordinances to specific situations and enforce in a
consistent and impartial manner.
*Considerable ability to inspect, advise and monitor construction and landscaping for purposes
of code and regulation compliance.
*Considerable ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans involving architectural,
structural, mechanical and plumbing designs for residential and commercial property and
apply code and ordinance requirements.
*Considerable ability to effectively communicate respectfully and tactfully both orally and in
writing.
*Considerable ability to organize and prioritize the work and work independently and as a
member of a team.
*Considerable ability to respond to complaints and deal with difficult or angry people.
*Considerable ability to maintain accurate and complete records on inspections and actions
taken.
*Considerable ability to keep current on code amendments and technical advances in
construction.
*Working ability to work in unfinished structures and in unsafe or uncomfortable surroundings
and to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10-20 pounds.
*Working ability to operate standard office equipment.
*Working ability to climb ladders and scaffolds, walk on roofs, maintain balance, crouch, bend,
stoop, walk on rough terrain and stand for moderately long periods of time.
*Working ability to work outside in extreme temperatures and in rain, snow and wind.
Building Inspector II
City of Otsego
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license. Must possess and
maintain a Building Official certification by the State of Minnesota. Must have an associate's
degree in Inspection Technology or Construction Management or two years of residential or
commercial inspection experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Completion of Building Inspection Technology degree, SSTS certification and both residential
and commercial inspection and plan review experience is preferred.
*Asterisked items are essential to the job.