Building Inspector Plan Reviewer

Oakland County Bar Association; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Association du barreau du comté d'Oakland recherche un inspecteur de construction pour superviser les programmes de réhabilitation et de lutte contre les nuisances. Vous jouerez un rôle clé en garantissant la conformité aux règlements locaux et fédéraux, en examinant les plans de construction et en inspectant les travaux autorisés. Ce poste demande une connaissance approfondie des réglementations de construction, ainsi que d'excellentes compétences en communication et en coordination.

Qualifications

• Connaissance approfondie du Michigan Building Code et du Michigan Rehabilitation Code.
• Capacité à interpréter les exigences des réglementations fédérales.
• Excellentes compétences en coordination et en communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspecter les travaux autorisés et examiner les plans de construction.
• Préparer des spécifications écrites pour la réhabilitation et les réparations.
• Assurer la conformité aux codes, règlements et ordonnances.

Skills

Communication

Interprétation des plans

Coordination

Job description

Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in project planning and coordination in the City blight abatement, residential and commercial rehabilitation programs; performs skilled inspection work and plan review in enforcing compliance with local, State and Federal codes, regulations and ordinances pertaining to site work, building construction, alteration, and repair; performs related work as required.

The employee in this class inspects permitted work and reviews construction plans; prepares written specifications for all types of residential, commercial and industrial rehabilitation, construction, alterations and repairs to address blight abatement and dangerous conditions, and assures compliance with lead-based paint and asbestos requirements, fire and life safety, federal and state regulations, local codes, and ordinances. The employee must regularly exercise considerable technical judgment and discretion based on familiarity with a wide variety of rehabilitation/construction problems, codes, and zoning regulations.

Essential Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of:

• Michigan Building Code
• Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings
• Fire suppression system standards
• Flood plain regulations
• Soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations
• Practices, procedures, and materials used in construction trades and related ordinances, including the ability to read and interpret site and building plans and specifications
• Considerable knowledge of other City building regulations covering electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying federal guideline language
• Coordinating contractors' work
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, building owners, contractors, and the public
• Knowledge of City purchasing/bid processes and code enforcement procedures

Good knowledge of the City Housing Code, Zoning Ordinances, and the Historic District Ordinances.

Ability to carry a handheld computer and document deficiencies during inspections.

Ability to walk through, climb, stoop, and crawl in construction sites, and move up to 60 pounds.