Building Inspector 35

City of Lansing•Lansing, MI

23h

About The Position

The Building Inspector works in the Building Safety division of the Economic, Development & Planning Department for the City of Lansing. The position conducts building inspections to verify compliance with building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and with approved plans, specifications, and standards. It uses knowledge of building and zoning codes and laws related to construction research, investigation, and enforcement. The position also assists with plan reviews, interprets and enforces the Building Code and Barrier Free Design Requirements, maintains inspection records, and prepares reports and recommendations. The full job description is available upon request. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer, and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six years of experience in general building construction as a contractor, skilled worker, a person in charge of construction, or a combination thereof; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Meet State Act #407 minimum eligibility requirements for registration as a Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer, and apply for provisional registration for both titles within 30 days of notification of selection.
Retain Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer registrations throughout employment in the position.
Obtain B1 ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification and B2 ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification within the first year of employment.
Obtain B3 ICC Building Plan Examiner Certification within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings during and after construction to confirm that components such as footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys, and stairways comply with applicable laws, approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Observe conditions and issue correction notices to those responsible for conformance.
Interpret legal requirements and recommend compliance procedures to contractors and owners.
Maintain inspection records and prepare reports for administrative or judicial authorities.
Assist with plan reviews to verify code conformance.
Interpret and enforce the Building Code and Barrier Free Design Requirements.
Prepare reports, collect data, and recommend structural code amendments.