Steven Lutmer

4 Pine Tree Drive #231 * Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112

952-353-0789 * linkedin.com/in/stevelutmer * sl93ef24@westpost.net
MEETING COMPANY AND HOMEOWNER BUSINESS GOALS THROUGH CREATIVE THINKING AND SOUND
BUILDING INSPECTON MEASURES
Highly committed and intelligent 20+ year career professional utilizing a proact
ive track record of analyzing complex situations, data and problems and drawing
necessary conclusions and decisions in a courteous and professional manner. Flex
ible self-starter with a very broad and transferable skill set. Extensive abilit
y to communicate pivotal concepts, develop innovative ideas. Focused and dedicat
ed to quality improvement and superior customer service. Fluent in computer syst
ems: Microsoft Word, Excel, automated building division software and computerize
d communication.
* Organization * Evaluate * Coordinate * Initiate * Communication
* Time Management * Flexibility * Problem Solver * Delegation * Supe
rvise
*PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE*
ORGANIZATIONAL/SUPERVISION
Challenge: 2006-2009. Administration of 3000+ subsurface treatment systems. Th
is program was developed and instituted for local unit of government administrat
ion reporting activity.
* Transferred and organized all septic data onto automated subsurface treatment
system reporting software from individual property records.
* Action: Instituted revised septic tank pumping permit.
* Average number of permits bought by year, 1077.
* Average money acquired from permitted activity 10,662 dollars.
* Average number of gallons pumped from septic tanks, 1,375,537.
* Remitted septic tank pumping reminder correspondence yearly.
* Issued letters of compliance for new or replacement systems.
* Entered results of compliance inspections on excel spread sheet and issued sys
tem compliance results to owners.
* Result: The developed septic tank pumping permit and yearly septic tank pumpin
g reminders allowed the City of Ramsey to track individual systems resulting in
data being transcribed onto a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency yearly survey.
MANAGEMENT/STRUCTURE
Challenge: Meet expectations of permit holders in a timely manner
* Action: Building technician placed inspections on schedule. Each inspector ver
ified address, projected.
* Researched new products being applied in project for correct installation and
issued violation notices/stop-work orders, conferring with owners and violators
to explain regulations and recommend ratifications.
* Entered inspection results onto automated building department software.
* Organized text material for code references to inspect similar projects.
* Result: All new building products being utilized were researched and daily ins
pections were completed. The results were inserted on automation building depart
ment software.
Steven Lutmer
4 Pine Tree Drive #231 * Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
952-353-0789 * linkedin.com/in/stevelutmer * sl93ef24@westpost.net
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CUSTOMER SERVICE/EDUCATION
Challenge: Greet new applicants and answer any questions about plans and specif
ications before a permit is issued.
* Action: Meet clients and engage in conversation.
* Interpret permit applications and submittals for proper design and code usage.
* Communicated plans to other governmental department as needed.
* Reviewed submitted plans for the usage of new manufactured materials and spati
al requirements.
* Broke down projects into smaller tasks during review for effective client know
ledge and education of code requirements.
* Result: Clients are expected to complete complex tasks in a timely manner.
*WORK HISTORY*
Building Inspector City of Ramsey Ramsey, MN
1989-2010
Community Development City of Ramsey Ramsey, MN
1987-1989
Inspector
*EDUCATION*
Bachelor's Degree, Urban Affairs (Recreation Minor) - St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Associates' Degree, Building Inspection Technology - North Hennepin Community Co
llege
Brooklyn Park Minnesota
*LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS*
State of Minnesota Building Official License
International Code Council Certification, Building Inspector
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Subsurface Treatment System Inspector
*PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS*
International Code Council Certified Member
Ten Thousand Lakes Chapter of International Code Council
East Central Building Official Association
*VOLUNTEER ACTIVITES*
Interpreter Polar Bear Exhibit
Como Zoo * St.Paul * MN * 2010
Welcoming Committee Member
Hunters Park Condominiums * Arden Hills * MN * 2010