Building Inspector 35

City of Lansing, Michigan

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Professional growth opportunities

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The City of Lansing is seeking a Building Inspector to join the Building Safety division. The role conducts inspections to ensure compliance with building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans.

The position requires ICC registrations within defined timelines and a valid driver’s license. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED and extensive experience in general building construction.

Qualifications

Must meet minimum eligibility requirements for registration as Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer.
Must obtain B1 ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification and B2 ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification within the first year.
Must obtain a B3 ICC Building Plan Examiner Certification within two years.
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.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure compliance with building, grading, zoning and safety laws and with approved plans, specifications and standards.
Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to those responsible for conformance.
Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors and owners.
Maintains inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
Assists in conducting plan reviews to ensure conformance to codes.
Provides interpretation and enforcement of the Building Code and Barrier Free Design Requirements.
Prepares reports, collects data, and recommends structural code amendments.

Skills

Building codes knowledge

Plan review understanding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Advertisement
The Building Safety division in the Economic, Development & Planning Department is seeking a Building Inspector to be part of their team! This position will conduct building inspections to assure they meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to use their knowledge of building and zoning codes; as well as, laws pertaining to construction research, investigation, and enforcement. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities.
Special Requirements & Training

Must meet minimum eligibility requirements in accordance with State Act #407 for registration as a Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer and make application for provisional registration for both these titles within thirty (30) days of notification of selection for this position. Registration as Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer must be retained during the entire length of employment in this position. FAILURE TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN BOTH OF THESE REGISTRATIONS WILL RESULT IN APPROPRIATE ACTION CONSISTENT WITH THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT AGREEMENT.
Must obtain a B1 ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification and B2 ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification within the first year of employment.
Must obtain a B3 ICC Building Plan Examiner Certification within two (2) years of employment.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess The Following

High School Diploma or GED; AND
Six (6) 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.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Essential Position Functions Inlcude But Are Not Limited To

Inspects buildings during and after construction to ensure that components such as footings, floor framing, completed framing, chimneys, and stairways meet provisions of building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to those responsible for conformance.
Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors and owners.
Maintains inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative or judicial authorities.
Assists in conducting plan reviews to ensure conformance to codes.
Provides interpretation and enforcement of the Building Code and Barrier Free Design Requirements.
Prepares reports, collects data, and recommends structural code amendments.

Full Job Description Available Upon Request
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
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City of Lansing
Teamsters Local 243 CTP & Supervisory
Health Insurance
Fringe Benefit Summary
Effective August 1, 2014
The City of Lansing shall offer at the time of hire the following choice of medical insurances. Coverage will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. If an employee chooses the Base plan, they will be eligible for a $400 cash bonus annually. Cost of the Option 1 plan will be based upon the State Mandated Hard Cap amount, which changes annually. You may choose coverage under either Blue Cross Blue or PHP. Current plans offered are:

Base - includes a $40.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $1000/single and $2000/family in network deductible and 80% co‑insurance. Emergency room services have a $250 co‑pay and Urgent Care visits have a $60 co‑pay.
Option 1 - includes a $30.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $10/$40/$80. This plan includes a $500/single and $1000/family in network deductible and 80% co‑insurance. Emergency room services have a $150 co‑pay and Urgent Care visits have a $50 co‑pay.
Option 2 - includes a $15.00 co‑pay for office visits. Prescription drug co‑pays are $0/$15/$40. Emergency room services with a $50 co‑pay, and a 50% co‑pay for mental health and substance abuse services.

If the employee chooses to “buy up” to Option 1, they will pay the difference between the premium cost and the State Mandated Hard Cap amount. If an employee chooses the Option 2 plan, they will be responsible for the premium cost difference between Option 1 and Option 2. Benefit summaries and rate sheets are available in the Department of Human Resources.
Vision Plan: Effective February 1, 2013 employees will be eligible for Blue Cross Blue Shield VSP 12/12/12 Vision Plan. This plan provides vision exams, lenses and frames, and contact with a co‑pay.
Opt Out: Members of the bargaining unit, up to a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the bargaining unit, will be allowed to opt out of the City’s health care plan annually, during the City’s open enrollment period provided the employee provides written proof of coverage from another source. Any employee who opts out of the City’s health care plan will be eligible to receive $1800 in any year which they receive coverage from another source. In addition, such payments will be made twice a year, by separate check, following the period of time the employee had alternate coverage. City employees married to City employees are entitled to one coverage only and are not entitled to opt out payments.
Dental Insurance: The City pays the full premium costs for the Dental plan provided by the City, coverage includes the employee and family members. Coverage includes 100% coverage for cleaning; 50% coverage for treatment costs with an $1,500 maximum per person per contract year. Employees and dependents will also receive orthodontic coverage which provides fifty percent (50%) of treatment costs with a $3,000.00 lifetime maximum per person. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following thirty calendar days of service. Booklets and summaries are available in the Personnel Department.
City Of Lansing 125 Cafeteria Plan
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement: Employees have the opportunity to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses, and dependent care costs with pretax dollars through AFLAC. AFLAC also offers supplemental insurances that may purchased on a pretax basis through payroll deduction. Unreimbursed medical will be limited to $2,500 per plan year.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for $50,000 of group life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance for full‑time regular employees. Life insurance coverage for dependents is available for a reasonable cost to the employee, in accordance with the following schedule:
Spouse $25,000
Unmarried child, age
14 days to 6 months $ 500
6 months to 23 years $ 2,000
Coverage is effective one (1) month and one (1) day following the date of hire. Summaries are available in the Personnel Department.
Probationary Employees: All newly hired employees, other than detention officers, will be considered probationary employees for six (6) calendar months after hire. An additional six (6) month extension may be considered, with notification to the Union. Detention Officer’s probationary period is twelve (12) calendar months.
Vacation: A new employee shall be credited with (10) ten days vacation available for use after the completion of one (1) year of service. In subsequent years two (2) years through five (5) years of service, employees receive 10 days vacation per year. Thereafter, employees will receive one (1) additional day per each year of additional full‑time service, not to exceed a maximum vacation leave of 20 work days.
Bereavement: At the time of the death of a spouse, child, step‑child, parent, step‑parent, and parent of a current or deceased spouse, an employee will be entitled to use a maximum of the next five (5) working days with pay, to arrange for and/or attend the funeral. Additional time may be taken off with the approval of the department head and charged to vacation, personal leave or compensatory time. An employee will be entitled to use a maximum of three (3) working days with pay, to make arrangements and attend the funeral for brother, sister, brother‑in‑law, sister‑in‑law, grandparents, grandparents‑in‑law, grandchild, niece, nephew, aunt, and uncle.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving Day
Day Before Christmas
Christmas Day
Day Before New Year's Day
Longevity: Longevity bonuses shall be paid to employees as follows:
5 but less than 10 years service 2%
10 but less than 15 years service 4%
15 but less than 20 years service 6%
20 or more years 8%
25 or more years 10%
Following completion of five (5) years of continuous full‑time service by October 1 of any year and continuing in subsequent years, each employee will receive annual longevity payments as provided in the schedule. Payments to employees will be paid by December 1.
No longevity payment as above scheduled shall be made for that portion of an employee's regular salary or wage which is in excess of the negotiated maximum base wage, which is currently $25,000.
Personal Leave: Employees receive three (3) personal leave days annually on January 1 or at time of hire. Personal days must be used by December 31 or they shall be forfeited.
Sick Leave: Employees shall be credited with 3.7 hours of sick leave each pay ending (approximately (1) one day per month). Employees may use sick leave for absences due to his/her illness or injury, including pregnancy, or an illness or injury in his/her immediate family. No sick leave credit shall be accrued by an employee during an unpaid leave of absence.
Employees who have accumulated sick leave bank of at least four hundred eighty (480) hours of sick leave shall have the option each year to receive reimbursement for up to four (4) unused sick days. The annual period for review for entitlement to this benefit is the period between October 1 and September 30. Sick leave reimbursement is based upon the employees' bargaining unit seniority date.
Parking/Transportation Subsidy: An employee shall be eligible for a monthly CATA bus pass at the City's expense or elect to receive a parking subsidy.
Deferred Compensation: Employees are eligible to participate in the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. Currently the City contracts with two vendors that employees may choose from; these plans are Voya and T. Rowe Price. Employee may contribute up to a maximum allowable by law annually through payroll deduction. For a bi‑weekly employee the minimum contribution is $25.00 per pay period. Summaries are available in the Personnel Department.
Retirement
Employees hired after May 19, 2014 will belong to the City of Lansing General Employees Retirement System (ERS) and the Defined Contribution Plan. Vesting, retirement factor multipliers and effective dates for calculation are all governed by Ordinance Chapter 292. Commencing September 1, 2012 the retirement multiplier for full‑time members that retire after that date will be one and two and one half tenths percent (1.25%). Employee contributions for retirement will be five percent (5.00%) and deducted on a pretax basis. Vesting in after completion of eight (8) years of service.
In Addition The City Of Lansing And The Employee Will Each Contribute Three (3) Percent Of The Employee’s Gross Pay On a Bi‑weekly Basis To The Defined Contribution Plan. The Plan Will Be Administered By Principal Bank. Employees Will Enroll And Self Direct Their Investment Options. Failure To Enroll Shall Result In The City Transferring Monies Into The Plan Which Shall Default To The Target Date Fund. At The End Of Eight Full Years Of Service Members Will Be Vested For All City Contributions. Should The Member Leave At The End Of Eight Full Years The Member Will Have The Following Options
• Lump sum payment subject to applicable taxes;
• Rollover monies into another tax deferred investment option; or
• Leave monies in the plan and continue to be invested tax deferred.
Retirement Healthcare
All employees hired after May 19, 2014 will receive a defined contribution healthcare savings account funded by the City of Lansing at the rate of 4% of the employee’s wages per year. The account will be established to allow for portability in the event that the employee separates from the City after a three (3) year vesting period.
NOTE: The benefits listed above reflect the current benefits for Teamster 243 bargaining unit members. These benefits are subject to change depending upon the terms and conditions that are negotiated in future collective bargaining agreements between the City of Lansing and Teamsters Local 243.
Department of Human Resources, 4th Floor City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing MI 48933. Phone: 483-4014
Rev 03/08/2022
Rev 09/01/2020
Rev 05/19/2014
Rev 02/01/2013
Rev 08/01/2011
Rev 03/01/2010
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma and/or GED?

02
Identify your highest level of education

None
Highschool/GED
One year or less of College
Two years or less of College
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
PhD
Juris Doctorate

03
Identify your major or area of concentration
04
How much experience do you possess in general building construction as a contractor, skilled worker, a person in charge of construction, or a combination thereof?

None
Less than 2 years
3-5 years
6-9 years
10 years or more

05
Please Briefly Describe Your Experience In General Building Construction As a Contractor, Skilled Worker, a Person In Charge Of Construction, Or a Combination Thereof
06
Do you possess a B1 ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification or B2 ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification? (IF yes, please attach a copy with application)