The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety & Inspections is hiring an individual to perform full performance inspections on new and existing structures for compliance with and the enforcement of state and local building codes, zoning ordinances, contract specifications, and safety regulations.
Here’s what you can expect to do: Investigate complaints regarding violations of building code, issues correction orders, stops work orders, and issues citations as necessary. Provide information and interpretation of State Building Code and the Saint Paul Legislative Code to the public, staff, and leadership. Evaluate new construction methods and materials for meeting compliance. For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Qualifications
Must meet one of the following:
Five years of experience performing work as a journey level carpenter. Five years of experience performing work as a construction superintendent/construction manager. Five years of experience performing engineering work in the design or construction of buildings, at least three years of on-site construction experience. Two years of experience reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with building codes. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a limited or full certification as a building official from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
A minimum of five (5) years inspecting commercial buildings per the MSBC, a delegation agreement from the State of Minnesota stating authority to inspect state buildings and delegated projects, or the ability to obtain a delegation from the State of Minnesota for inspections within one year of employment.
City of Saint Paul
200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55101
US
