Building Inspector 35

City of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city department as a Building Inspector, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with building, grading, and safety laws. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your expertise in building codes and zoning regulations while working collaboratively with contractors and the public. You'll be responsible for conducting inspections, maintaining records, and providing guidance on compliance procedures. If you are passionate about construction and safety standards, this role is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in building construction or inspection.
• Registration as a Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections for compliance with building codes and safety laws.
• Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures.
• Maintains inspection records and prepares reports.

Skills

Building Codes Knowledge

Zoning Laws Understanding

Construction Inspection Skills

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

B1 Residential Building Inspector Certification

B2 Commercial Building Inspector Certification

B3 Building Plan Examiner Certification

Job description

Under the leadership of the Economic Development & Planning Department, the Building Inspector will be part of a team in spearheading building inspections assuring 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.

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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Registration as a Building Inspector, Plan Reviewer and/or prior building inspection experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must earn within first year of employment a B1 Residential Building Inspector Certification or B2 Commercial Building Inspector Certification and then, earn a B3 Building Plan Examiner Certification within two (2) years of employment.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, handle, finger, talk, listen and visual acuity.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects buildings during and after construction for grading, zoning, and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons 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.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of the Building Code and Barrier Free Design Requirements.
• Prepares reports, collects data and recommends structural code amendments.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves complaints from contractors, owners and the public.
• Conducts special inspections for special use permits, and residential and non-residential Safety Inspections.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 [phone]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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