STEVEN LUTMER

Arden Hills, Minnesota

(952) 353-0789
sldf0e50@westpost.net
www.linkedin.com/in/stevelutmer
BUILDING CODE PROFESSIONAL
Quickly Builds Relationships that Keep the Project Moving

Professional Summary
Building Technology and Structural Professional who combines technical knowledge
with superb communication skills. Helps property owner amake it happena. Remark
able ability to calm distressed and pressured property owners and contractors, r
esult: seldom a complaint. Proactive, dedicated and flexible self-starter and te
am builder. Called ago to guya on state code and regulation.
Specific strengths:
* Interdepartmental communication
* State and local code, zoning, land use
* Plan reviews
* Fully certified in Minnesota
* Quality control, quality assurance
* Excellent organizational skills
* Field inspections
* Time management
* Delegation
* Records and data management
* Property Management
* Project Management
* B.S. Urban Affairs
* Research materials

Technologies:
Software for septic and structure (Residential and Commercial/Industrial). Autom
ated Building Division software. Logis Property Information Management Systems.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Software. Word, Excel, email, Internet. Famil
iar with Access

Philosophy:
aI learned that being successful did not mean just agoing by the booka, but that
one needs to work well with people. Itas something I firmly believe in.a

Sample Success: While with City of Ramsey, quickly established positive relation
ship with Cobornas owners who were locating a flagship store; helped the owners
amake it happena by applying sense of urgency through working closely with them
to pull permits and ensure the work done was up to code. Result: store opened on
time.

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Experience
City of Ramsey, Ramsey, MN
City of 24,000
Building Inspector
1989 - 2010
Inspected commercial structures, residences, and related systems for safety and
code adherence
Building Systems Management
* Successfully administered over 3,000 subsurface treatment (septic) systems
* Designed and implemented revised septic-tank-pumping permit
* Managed database by transferring all septic data from individual property reco
rds onto automated software, then organized all data; maintained database of ins
pection results and organized results by code references for inspection of simil
ar projects
* Issued letters of compliance for new systems and replacement systems; prepared
spreadsheet of results of compliance inspections and issued system-compliance r
esults to owners
* Researched all new products in projects for correct installation
Field Work
* Executed field inspections, meeting the expectations of permit holders in a ti
mely manner

* Ably handled difficult situations on site such as issuing violation/stop-order

notices
* Give high level of customer service: conferred with owners/violators to explai
n regulations and recommended ratifications, thus having quick correction, very
few complaints to city. Sent property owners septic-tank-pumping reminder yearly
, scheduled inspections and verified addresses

Communication a" With Departments, Property Owners

* Interpreted permit applications and submittals for proper design and code usag
e (plan review): greeted new applicants and answered all applicant questions bef
ore issuing permit; met customers at counter and engaged in conversation; review
ed submitted plans for spatial requirements and for usage of new manufacturing m
aterials; communicated plans to staff of other government departments
Prior to 1989
Community Development Inspector
City of Ramsey, Ramsey, MN
Served two years investigating and resolving land use complaints
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Urban Affairs
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
Associate of Science, Building Inspection Technology
North Hennepin Community College, Brooklyn Park, MN
Certifications, Affiliations
Subsurface Treatment Systems Certification - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Building Inspector Certification - International Code Council
Building Official License -State of Minnesota
Ten Thousand Lakes Chapter of International Code Council
International Code Council Certified Member
East Central Building Official Association
Volunteer Work:
Welcoming Committee Member - Hunters Park Condominiums, Arden Hills, Minnesota (
2010)
Polar Bear Exhibit Interpreter - Como Zoo, St. Paul, Minnesota (2010)