STEVEN LUTMER

4 Pine Tree Drive #231 Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112

952-353-0789 linkedin.com/in/stevelutmer sl4d0262@westpost.net
Seasoned administration and inspection professional with proven track record in
plan review, code/permit adherence, and timely job completion. Superlative commu
nicator and organizer with ability to systemize and target problem areas optimiz
ing compliance with safety regulation, and maintaining high standard building co
des. Fluent in computer systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, automated building softw
are. Areas of expertise:
Zoning/Ordinances Building/Field Inspections Sub-surface Treatment Systems Ad
ministration
Progress Reports/Plan Reviews Code Violations/Stop Work Notices Daily Logs/In
spection Records
Quality Control/Compliance Job Site Safety/Permits Trouble-Shooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Ramsey, Ramsey, Minnesota
Population of 23K inhabitants.
Building Inspector 1989-2010
Community Development Inspector 1987-1989
Field Inspections: Conducted inspections of building footings/foundation, plumbi
ng/heating operations, insulation, framing, sub-surface treatment systems, build
ing finials before/after construction ensuring structural quality and full confo
rmance to specifications, ordinances and codes. Issued violation notices/stop-wo
rk orders, conferring with owners and violators to explain regulations/recommend
ratifications. Investigated all zoning/coding complaints. Monitored constructio
n sites, assured full compliance to safety standards. Measured dimensions, verif
ied level/alignment of structures and fixtures. Entered inspection results utili
zing automated building department software. Maintained daily logs, organized da
ta as resource material, supplemented records with photographs.
Plan Review: Performed field reviews, optimized compliance, provided advice/inst
ruction to builders and designers. Interpreted permit applications/submittals an
d communicated the plans to other government departments and agencies. Accuratel
y researched code requirements for various building types, consulted 1000s of co
nstruction documents and compiled findings.
Administration of Sub-surface Treatment Systems: Incorporated and logged individ
ual system plan reviews, inspection and entry of pumping permits using Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) software. Recorded number of permits issued, am
ount of sewage pumped, system abandonment, collated information and submitted ye
arly MPCA surveys. Remitted annual tank pumping reminders to homeowners, realtor
s and inspectors. Tracked results and issued compliance inspection results in an
excel spreadsheet. Facilitated map creations/cataloguing of sub-surface treatme
nt systems. Monitored and controlled systems posing imminent threat to public he
alth or safety.
EDUCATION
Urban Affairs
Minor: Recreation
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Building Inspection Technology
North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Additional certification: Minnesota Building Officials License, International Co
de Council, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Professional Memberships: International Code Council, 10 Thousand Lake Chapter o
f International Code Council