Building Inspector

City of Oak Park; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 31,464,000 - 96,577,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oak Park is seeking a Building Inspector to enforce building codes and ordinances, review permit applications, and conduct on-site inspections. This role also covers rental inspections and program administration, with responsibilities as Rental Inspector and Code Officer as needed.

Candidates will review plans, respond to inquiries, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations. The position reports to the Building Official and involves coordination with clerical staff and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; strong record keeping and reporting skills.
• Act 407 certification in plan review and inspections required.
• ICC Certification in Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector-64 within 6 months.
• Experience in building, code compliance, rental, and enforcement.
• Ability to review plans and designs for conformity with Building Code and zoning.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, blueprints, and building specs for code compliance.
• Perform on-site inspections of vacant, under-construction, or occupied properties.
• Issue notices of violations and monitor correction of violations.
• Assist in rental inspections and enforcement of city codes.
• Coordinate clerical staff activities in the Building office.
• Maintain and utilize Building Department software (BS&A).

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Plan review

Inspection methods

Supervising staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Act 407 certification in plan review and inspections

ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector-64

Bachelor's degree in construction related field

Tools

BS&A software

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Summary Of Function

Reporting to the Building Official, the Building Inspector assists in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances, along with the application review for building permit issuance. Performs complex tasks involving code and ordinance interpretation. In addition, assists the public and answers inquiries regarding code and ordinance requirements. Rental inspection and program administration will also be an ongoing function of the position.

• Serves as Building Inspector, Rental Inspector and Code Officer as required.
• Participates in the inspection of vacant, under construction, or occupied buildings, structures and construction sites, checking for violations of state and local regulations pertaining to Building restrictions and proper licensing.
• Makes written and oral investigations, reports, and recommendations to the Building Official relative to Building construction in the City of Oak Park.
• Accepts the most difficult inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding complaints, code and ordinance interpretations, clarification of office policies and general questioning.
• Assist in the enforcement of City codes and investigations of alleged violations of zoning, sign, blight, and litter.
• Assists in the coordination of the activities of the clerical staff of the Building office.
• Reviews applications, blueprints, plans and building specifications to ensure that all Building code and ordinance requirements are complied with.
• During various phases of construction, onsite inspections are conducted to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Prior to issuance of permit, oversees the determination that applicant has local governmental unit's approval and utilizes proper construction methods. Assists applicants in obtaining the proper documents when necessary. Performs more complex reviews when necessary.
• Issues a violation notice when code violations are determined.
• Conducts on site inspections on all rental homes and apartments in the City to ensure compliance with City Codes and the International Property Maintenance Code.
• Issues certificates and maintains rental documents and databases.
• Communicates with property owners and advises them of ordinance violations and compliance actions. Explain and interpret State and Local building/property maintenance regulations to City business/property owners.
• Verify Ordinance complaints and conduct follow up inspections of violations; send out Ordinance violation notices when necessary.
• Prepares written reports for each of the above activities, properly documents all evidence and actions in a manner appropriate for use in court actions.
• Issue misdemeanor law citations, follow up, and testify in court against offenders for violations of State and Local regulations when necessary testifies in court when necessary.
• Manages Building Department Software (BS&A)

Job Title

Building Inspector

Summary Of Function

Reporting to the Building Official, the Building Inspector assists in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances, along with the application review for building permit issuance. Performs complex tasks involving code and ordinance interpretation. In addition, assists the public and answers inquiries regarding code and ordinance requirements. Rental inspection and program administration will also be an ongoing function of the position.

Essential Tasks

• Plan Review
• Serves as Building Inspector, Rental Inspector and Code Officer as required.
• Participates in the inspection of vacant, under construction, or occupied buildings, structures and construction sites, checking for violations of state and local regulations pertaining to Building restrictions and proper licensing.
• Makes written and oral investigations, reports, and recommendations to the Building Official relative to Building construction in the City of Oak Park.
• Accepts the most difficult inquiries from citizens, contractors, architects, etc., regarding complaints, code and ordinance interpretations, clarification of office policies and general questioning.
• Assist in the enforcement of City codes and investigations of alleged violations of zoning, sign, blight, and litter.
• Assists in the coordination of the activities of the clerical staff of the Building office.
• Reviews applications, blueprints, plans and building specifications to ensure that all Building code and ordinance requirements are complied with.
• During various phases of construction, onsite inspections are conducted to ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Prior to issuance of permit, oversees the determination that applicant has local governmental unit's approval and utilizes proper construction methods. Assists applicants in obtaining the proper documents when necessary. Performs more complex reviews when necessary.
• Issues a violation notice when code violations are determined.
• Conducts on site inspections on all rental homes and apartments in the City to ensure compliance with City Codes and the International Property Maintenance Code.
• Issues certificates and maintains rental documents and databases.
• Communicates with property owners and advises them of ordinance violations and compliance actions. Explain and interpret State and Local building/property maintenance regulations to City business/property owners.
• Verify Ordinance complaints and conduct follow up inspections of violations; send out Ordinance violation notices when necessary.
• Prepares written reports for each of the above activities, properly documents all evidence and actions in a manner appropriate for use in court actions.
• Issue misdemeanor law citations, follow up, and testify in court against offenders for violations of State and Local regulations when necessary testifies in court when necessary.
• Manages Building Department Software (BS&A)

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Degree from an accredited high school, or training equivalent sufficient for maintaining records and reports at level necessary for use in court.
• Act 407 certified in plan review and inspections.
• Obtain International Code Council Certification in Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector- 64, within 6 months from date of hire.
• Experience in building, code compliance, rental, and enforcement.
• Shall have the ability to review plans and designs of new buildings and other structures and to determine whether such plans and designs are in conformity with the provisions of the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance, other ordinances, and good engineering practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relations with architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, residents, other employees, and the general public through a high level of public contact.
• Knowledge in BS&A software, Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to navigate through internet resources.
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and codes dealing with building codes, zoning standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, practices and techniques pertaining to building, zoning, and other inspection work.
• Ability to assemble data and to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate with and work effectively with the public.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of the subordinate employees.

Not Required, But Desirable Skills

• Licensed residential builder.
• A bachelor's degree in a construction related field.
• Additional International Code Council certifications

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working in areas under construction.
• Field conditions which consist of unpaved sites, muddy, dusty areas and a potential dangerous environment.
• Works in office environment and in field environment; field activities require inspections of occupied homes and properties.

SALARY RANGE -

$22.8400-$33.7043 hourly (with consideration given to experience)

NOTE - This job descrption is intended to indicate the general nature of responsibilities typically assigned to the job. The description is not necessarily exhaustive or intended to limit the supervisor's right to modify assignments as necessary.

The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested. Notification of the need for accommodation must be made at the time of application.