Building Inspector, Sr. jobs in Dearborn, MI

Building Inspector

Building Department

Starting at $65,000-$80,000

Based on qualifications

Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage effective on start date

Retirement plan includes 401a and Health Savings Plan with employer contribution

Under the direction of the Building Official, the Building Inspector ensures the safety of all persons in the City of Troy relating to the construction of all commercial and residential structures. This person will assure compliance with building codes by conducting inspections, enforcing all City of Troy building code, city code and zoning ordinance, and representing and acting as a liaison for litigation related to the City of Troy building code, city code and zoning ordinance.

DUTIES

• Perform building inspections.
• Perform all barrier-free site inspections as required by the Planning Department and/or the Building Department as directed by the Building Official.
• Model excellent customer service skills, tact and professionalism when responding to inquiries. Often includes assisting at the front counter.
  • Follow up on general calls and emails for all complaints in less than 24 hours.
• Work on residential, commercial, and small-item plan reviews as requested. (Example: fences, sheds, porches, decks, supplementary structures, pools, gazebos, generators, garages, and other similar items).
• Follow up and take-action on non-compliance enforcement from the Building Department as directed by the Building Official.
• File, search and register
  • Search and locate property owners and upload information to BS&A.
  • Correlate and search data on BS&A, OnBase, excel control sheets, share drives and other systems, as required/requested by the Building Official.
• Inspect and open enforcements for all current Michigan Building Code and zoning violations that are related to the building code.
• Assist with grade disputes, soil erosion disputes, water in the basement, sump pump and similar problems.
• Assist the Planning Department on all enforcements, including but not limited to site disputes, barrier free, tents and similar problems.
• Assist the Fire Department on all enforcements, including but not limited to fire violations, do not occupy orders, illegal occupancy of the building, illegal use of buildings, illegal storage of hazardous materials per current International Fire Code, NFPA 1, NFPA 13 and NFPA 101, tents and similar problems as directed by the Building Official.
• Work with the enforcement division as directed by the Building Official and/or the Community Development Director.
• Assist the City Attorney with subpoena orders as required by the courts and the City Attorney.
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Attend to fire calls and follow up until the building/structure is up to code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) years experience in the Building Industry in any trade or category.
• Michigan Registered Code Official with the category of Inspector.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record (based on City of Troy standards). Out of state applicants must provide current driving record at time of application and obtain State of Michigan license within one (1) month of appointment.
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).

PREFERENCES

• Current licensed Michigan Builder.
• Experience working in a Municipal or State Building Department environment.

HOURS

Regularly Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 4:30PM

APPLY

Applications are available at www.troymi.gov/jobopenings

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Troy is committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all applicants. The City of Troy will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal and law.