Building Official

city of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Building Official to enforce building and related codes. You will review construction plans and conduct on-site inspections to ensure code compliance, protecting public health, safety, welfare, and property.

This full-time exempt role includes a competitive salary and a benefits package, including a defined-benefit retirement plan. Background checks and state registration are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a background investigation.
• Building Official Registration under the State of Michigan Skilled Trades Act 407.

Responsibilities

• Examine construction plans for code compliance.
• Conduct on-site inspections to enforce codes and ordinances.
• Protect public health, safety, welfare, and property.

Skills

Plan review & code enforcement

On-site inspections

Public safety awareness

Job description

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The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Building Official to perform a variety of routine and technical tasks related to enforcing building and related codes. This role involves examining construction plans and conducting on-site inspections to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances, thereby protecting public health, safety, welfare, and property. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers a generous benefits package, including a defined-benefit retirement plan.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Building Official Registration under the State of Michigan Skilled Trades Act 407.