Building Inspector - Licensed

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

This position is responsible for inspecting buildings to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances. Responsibilities may include performing inspections for construction and repair of buildings; reviewing construction plans; and responding to various inquiries from the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Inspects the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and approved building plans and specifications; enforces codes and ordinances.

• Reviews building plans for compliance with codes and ordinances; approves or rejects plans based on findings.

• Inspects residential and commercial properties for compliance with codes and ordinances; approves or denies re-occupancy of properties; prepares suggestions for resolving non-compliance issues.

• Responds to code interpretation, building permit, and related inquiries from residents, contractors, and others.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable codes and ordinances;

• Computers and related software;

• Inspection principles;

• Construction methods and practices;

• Customer service principles;

• Building plan requirements.

SKILLS:

• Interpreting plans and specifications;

• Conducting inspections;

• Providing customer service;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree and 1 year of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Act 407 Registration

• Valid State of Michigan driver's license

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act.

• All appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period.