Primary Objective
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to conduct building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections for single family homes and conventional remodeling projects in commercial or residential structures.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4 4.65 – $4 9.22 Hourly
2025 Full Salary Range: $44.65 – $55.40 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; AFSCME Union; Benefits Eligible per Union Contract
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
The advertised waged for this position is $44.65-$49.22 per hour. If selected for this position, would you be willing to accept a starting wage within this range?
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you have demonstrated knowledge of any of the following (choose all the apply):
If you indicated you have work experience in International Building Code and/or Minnesota State Plumbing Code and/or MN Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code and/or National Electrical Code, and inspection procedures, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you possess in municipal building and trade inspection experience?
If you indicated that you possess experience in municipal building and trade inspection experience, please summarize this experience including Job Title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you possess in Building construction?
If you indicated that you have experience with Building construction, please summarize that experience including Job Title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties.
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Are you familiar with the use of hand and power tools as well as tools need for inspection?
Are you able to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings?
Are you familiar with the basic principles of mechanics, such as gears, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you possess a State of MN Certified Building Official or the ability to obtain within one year?
Are you ICC Certified as any of the following? (Choose all that apply):
Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to conduct building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections for single family homes and conventional remodeling projects in commercial or residential structures.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Inspect building, plumbing, and HVAC installations for consistency with codes and approved plans
- Review permits, plans, and materials to ensure they are consistent with codes and approved plans
- Inspect all types of structures, signs, site grading and erosion control provisions for consistency with codes and approved plans.
- Issue certificates of occupancy
- Conduct inspections for housing code compliance
- Create and maintain electronic logs and records via the divisions permitting software
- Assist Division Manager in training employees
- Inform supervisor promptly of matters which are important to the City's interest or the public health, safety, and welfare
- Investigate complaints to determine whether code violations exist
- Research new products and methods used in construction
- Verify contractor licensing
- Provide information responding to people's questions about codes and city procedures
- Perform other duties as apparent or assigned
- Effective time management to ensure on time arrival to scheduled inspections and completion of duties assigned
- Effectively use technology to perform essential job duties
- Building, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installations conform to codes as a result of inspections
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively utilize technology and computer programs within B & I division
- Ability to ensure inspections, reports, plan reviews, and related tasks are completed on schedule
- Oral communication is calm, clear, and presented with confidence
- Public communication is responsive, considerate, and respects the need for confidentiality
- Maintains effective work relationships with supervisor, coworkers, industry professionals, contractors, and residents
- Keeps up to date on and complies with administrative policies and procedures
- Promptly identifies and corrects violations and/or complaints
- Reports and written communications are clear, brief, and accurate
- Promptly responds to complaints or questions regarding program areas
- Work inspected consistently conforms to code requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated knowledge of the International Building Code and/or Minnesota State Plumbing Code and/or MN Mechanical or Fuel Gas Code and/or National Electrical Code, and inspection procedures, or applicable codes as determined by the City
- The minimum qualifications of a Trade Inspector as determined by the City
- Two years municipal building and trade inspection experience or equivalent years of experience in Building construction as determined by the City.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to understand plans
- Valid driver's license
- State of MN Certified Building Official or ability to obtain within one year
- ICC certified as a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical inspector or ICC Plans examiner
- State of MN Delegation for inspections or plan review
- Ability to speak a second language that is prevalent in the community
Supervision Of Others
This position does not supervise others.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4 4.65 – $4 9.22 Hourly
2025 Full Salary Range: $44.65 – $55.40 Hourly
Full-Time; Non-Exempt; AFSCME Union; Benefits Eligible per Union Contract
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Benefits
Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:
- 10 days paid vacation per year
- 13 days paid personal leave per year
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Employee health and dental insurance
- Paid employee life insurance
- Paid employee disability insurance
- Employer/employee paid pension
- Deferred compensation
- Tuition assistance program
- Health club membership reimbursement
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Other optional benefits
- Great suburban location, on bus line
- Free employee parking
- (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
- Yes
- No
I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.
- Yes
- No
Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link
- Yes
- No
This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.
- Yes
- No
The advertised waged for this position is $44.65-$49.22 per hour. If selected for this position, would you be willing to accept a starting wage within this range?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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Do you have demonstrated knowledge of any of the following (choose all the apply):
- International Building Code
- Minnesota State Plumbing Code
- MN Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code
- National Electrical Code
- Inspection Procedures
- Not Applicable
If you indicated you have work experience in International Building Code and/or Minnesota State Plumbing Code and/or MN Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code and/or National Electrical Code, and inspection procedures, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
10
How many years of experience do you possess in municipal building and trade inspection experience?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5+ years
- Not Applicable
If you indicated that you possess experience in municipal building and trade inspection experience, please summarize this experience including Job Title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties. If this does not apply to you, please indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you possess in Building construction?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years
- 3-4 Years
- 5+ years
- Not Applicable
If you indicated that you have experience with Building construction, please summarize that experience including Job Title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties.
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Are you familiar with the use of hand and power tools as well as tools need for inspection?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings?
- Yes
- No
Are you familiar with the basic principles of mechanics, such as gears, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a State of MN Certified Building Official or the ability to obtain within one year?
- Yes
- No
Are you ICC Certified as any of the following? (Choose all that apply):
- Building Inspector
- Plumbing Inspector
- Mechanical Inspector
- Electrical Inspector
- Not Applicable
Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.
- Spanish - FLUENT
- Somali - FLUENT
- Vietnamese - FLUENT
- Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
- Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
- I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language
If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status
- I am not a Veteran
- I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
- I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (
- Yes
- No
- Not Applicable