Building Official Training Grant Inspector
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The City of Eagan is offering an entry-level Building Official Training (BOT) Grant Inspector position, a one-year development program designed for individuals with no prior construction experience. This role focuses on hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship to prepare individuals for the Building Official Certification Exam and a career in public safety and community well-being.
Responsibilities
- Review proposed plans for residential structures to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes, as well as City requirements.
- Assist building inspectors by conducting residential building inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes.
- Observe and learn how to review building plans, permit applications, and zoning regulations.
- Document inspection findings and assist in preparing reports under supervision.
- Attend and participate in training sessions, code review meetings, and jobsite walkthroughs.
- Learn and apply basic knowledge of the Minnesota Residential Building Code and local municipal ordinances.
- Interact professionally with contractors, homeowners, architects, and other stakeholders while shadowing experienced inspectors.
- Study and prepare for the Building Official Limited Certification Exam.
- Maintain accurate training logs, participate in regular performance check-ins, and complete assigned learning objectives.
- Review permit applications and construction documents to ensure accurate reflection of work projected.
- Ensure all applicable conditions and requirements of approval have been satisfied prior to permit issuance and maintain adequate records.
- Perform building inspections at construction sites to verify compliance between plans and actual construction.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong interest in construction, architecture, engineering, municipal planning, or public safety
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Basic computer literacy (email, digital forms, report writing)
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid MN driver's license
- Capable of safely performing physical actions necessary to conduct inspections at, above, or below ground level of construction sites
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No prior construction or inspection experience required as this is an entry-level trainee position.
Skills
* Required skills