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JOB SUMMARY
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Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, performs on-site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties working closely with contractors and building owners determining compliance of newly constructed, remodeled, and existing structures to state and national codes, along with various local ordinances. Examines construction plans, blueprints, and diagrams to determine compliance to applicable codes and ordinances. In addition, maintains records and prepares a variety of reports, along with assisting contractors and residents with questions.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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Essential Duties:
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Reviews construction plans, blueprints diagrams, noting materials and methods to be used, approving permits and construction.
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Conducts on-site inspections, assuring appropriate permits have been issued, evaluating construction materials and methods, examining systems, materials, and methods used making sure they meet requirements.
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Approves applications for permits when codes and ordinances are complied with or may issue violation notices when necessary.
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Assists contractors and community residents providing technical advice and information on the installation and servicing relative to codes and ordinances.
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Conducts various tests as needed to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
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Prepares summary reports of inspection activities and maintains files and records of all permits issued.
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Investigates a variety of complaints and may be required to prepare and issue violation notices, along with appearing in court to present testimony regarding code and ordinance violations and complaint cases.
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Seeks voluntary compliance where possible or may issue violation notices enforcing codes and ordinances when necessary.
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Prepares corrective instructions when inspection reveals code violations.
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Inspects existing structures when requested to determine compliance with codes and ordinances.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
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EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Departmental principles and practices, rules, and regulations.
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Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and the State of Michigan Building Code and Michigan Residential Code.
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Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet and word processing skills.
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Business mathematics, including basic statistical analysis techniques.
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Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, policies, and regulations.
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Analyzing complex and procedural problems, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations.
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Maintain accurate files and records.
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Using sound independent judgement within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted within the course of work.
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Preparing clear, concise, and effective written materials.
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General knowledge of standard office practices, including the operation of standard office equipment.
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Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, policies, and regulations.
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Setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.
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Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
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Communicating effectively.
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Entering and retrieving information from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the required work.
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LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
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This position must hold one of the following licensing or more:
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FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION-A RESIDENTIAL BUILDER'S LICENSE
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from the State of Michigan. Ability to meet State of Michigan requirements for registration as a Building Inspector, and maintain that registration, in accordance with State requirements, as per Public Act 407 of 2016.
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FOR PLUMBING INSPECTOR POSITION- A JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS LICENSE
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from the State of Michigan. Licensed as a contractor in one or more of the work classifications defined in Public Act 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan. Ability to meet State of Michigan requirements for registration as a Plumbing Inspector, and maintain that registration, in accordance with State requirements, as per Public Act 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan.
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FOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR POSITION- A JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE
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from the State of Michigan. Ability to meet State of Michigan requirements for registration as an Electrical Inspector, and maintain that registration, in accordance with the State requirements, as per Public Act 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan.
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FOR MECHANICAL INSPECTOR POSITION-A MECHANICAL LICENSE
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the State of Michigan in three of the four following categories for at least one year (i) Hydronic Heating and Cooling and process piping; (ii) HVAC equipment; (iii) Refrigeration; (iv) Fire Suppression. Ability to meet State of Michigan requirements for registration as a Mechanical Inspector, as per Public Act 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan.
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Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
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The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job should be considered.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.
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Duties may require employee to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Duties may require employee to occasionally work off scaffolding, ladders and/or rooftop units, and descend from ladders and scaffoldings.
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These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
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EDUCATION
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Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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EXPERIENCE
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Four years' experience as an Inspector, and maintain that registration, in accordance with the State requirements, as per Public Act 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan preferred.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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This position can be alternatively staffed between Level I and Level II. To be able to be hired into Level II, the employee must possess more than one licensing in varying specialized fields. Inspector¿s with more than one licensing credential will be classified at Level II.
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Existing employees in this classification can advance to the Level II classification upon procuring an additional inspector license.
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This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.
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FILING DEADLINE: 10/29/24
CONTROL NUMBER: 2410-5200-2819-0005
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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