Building, Ordinance, and Rental Code Inspector

CITY OF TAYLOR GROUP•Taylor, MI

5d•$29 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Inspection of buildings for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and to ensure that work is done to job specifications and in accordance with approved plans on file. Reviews plans and on site construction progress from inspection to completion to ensure compliance with City codes and ordinances. Perform building inspections on commercial, single-family and multiple-family dwellings to ensure compliance; and be responsible for enforcing the City of Taylor’s ordinances regarding property maintenance. Requires a high degree of independence in evaluating plans and construction in various stages. Employee will work under the general direction of the Department Supervisor. Typical Examples of Work: Review of plans submitted by builders to ascertain that requirements are being met; makes both rough and final inspections, re-occupancy inspections and building code compliance on homes, multiple dwellings, commercial, and other buildings; sees that necessary permits have been secured for all construction, alteration, repair or removal work under way; interprets codes to general public, issues and keeps record of violations and makes follow-up investigations to assure compliance; investigates complaints; conducts other inspections as required. Perform re-occupancy inspections and code compliance inspections on single-family and multiple-family dwellings primarily in the Rental Division of the Building Department. Insure that all necessary permits have been secured for the repair or correction of code violations. Follow-up inspections to assure compliance, interpret codes to the general public. Investigate and resolve citizen complaints. Perform visual inspection of exterior property pertaining to property maintenance, issue violations and/or appearance tickets to resolve complaints. Work closely with other departments toward eliminating violations and work closely with prosecuting attorney regarding resolution of tickets, warrants, dismissals and plea agreements. Appear in court as witness to violation of ordinances as needed.

Requirements

One year of field inspection experience
Graduation from high school or GED
Must be a licensed Building Inspector with the State of Michigan for “Plan Reviewer” and “Building Inspector” pursuant to all State of Michigan requirements
Successful applicant may not utilize any licenses held to perform any contract work in the City of Taylor while employed by the City of Taylor
Physical condition adequate for performance of work
Possession of valid drivers license throughout the length of employment
Knowledge of construction, materials and tools used in building construction
Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, plans and specification
Ability to enforce necessary regulations
Able to represent the City in court related issues
Ability to interact effectively with business and property owners

Responsibilities

Review plans submitted by builders to ascertain that requirements are being met
Makes both rough and final inspections, re-occupancy inspections and building code compliance on homes, multiple dwellings, commercial, and other buildings
Sees that necessary permits have been secured for all construction, alteration, repair or removal work under way
Interprets codes to general public
Issues and keeps record of violations and makes follow-up investigations to assure compliance
Investigates complaints
Conducts other inspections as required
Perform re-occupancy inspections and code compliance inspections on single-family and multiple-family dwellings primarily in the Rental Division of the Building Department
Insure that all necessary permits have been secured for the repair or correction of code violations
Follow-up inspections to assure compliance
Interpret codes to the general public
Investigate and resolve citizen complaints
Perform visual inspection of exterior property pertaining to property maintenance, issue violations and/or appearance tickets to resolve complaints
Work closely with other departments toward eliminating violations and work closely with prosecuting attorney regarding resolution of tickets, warrants, dismissals and plea agreements
Appear in court as witness to violation of ordinances as needed