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Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to perform inspections for compliance with Municipal, State, and National codes and identifies defects and potential hazards. Perform residential and commercial building inspections. Consults with engineers, architects, developers, contractors, owners, and the public. Inspects complicated institutional and commercial projects. Leads, trains, advises, and assists staff with questions and major projects.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial properties to assure compliance with municipal, state and national building codes and to identify defects in structural elements
• Consults with engineers, builders, contractors and owners regarding the provisions of the building codes, ordinances, laws and design criteria and requirements; makes recommendations and solves construction problems
• Reviews construction plans; works with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and zoning inspectors on final inspections, problems, and permits; makes recommendations for procedural and code changes
• Coordinates, plans, directs and assigns the work of lower level building inspectors; provides training to subordinate employees
• Issues and authorizes use and occupancy permits; issues building permits; issues violation notices; conducts follow-up inspections; provides court testimony on building code violations
• Maintains records and prepares statistical, written and oral reports on activities
• Handles complaints from the public, answers questions from the public, realtors, contractors and builders
• Submits complaint documents to the State of Michigan
• Utilizes computer systems to obtain information and make result entries for completed inspections
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma

• At least six (6) years of experience in the building construction trade, including two (2) years of code enforcement work

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Building Inspection registration
• Plans Examiner registration

Other Necessary Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of building and structural elements
• The methods, materials, and techniques used in building construction
• The various building codes and standards to be enforced
• City geographic layout, street locations, quadrant, and addressing systems
• Safety practices and equipment
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Organization and time management
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Interpret ordinance and apply the intent of the code
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Inspect work being performed and determine adherence to code
• Review, read and interpret building code, construction details, and plans
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files