Code Compliance & Field Inspector

Construction Association of Michigan; Oak Park (MI); On-site; USD 34,044 - 39,439; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oak Park is seeking a Code Assistance Officer in the Technical & Planning division. This role enforces city codes, investigates ordinance violations, inspects rental homes to ensure compliance with City Ordinances and the International Property Maintenance Code, and supports clerical tasks such as answering phones and issuing permits.

Reporting to the Building Division Supervisor, the officer prepares reports, testifies in court, and coordinates with property owners; requires high

Qualifications

• Degree or training equivalent sufficient for maintaining records and reports for court use.
• Experience in rental inspection, code compliance and enforcement.
• Knowledge of International Property Maintenance Code.
• Knowledge of ordinances on signs, litter, blight and zoning.
• Geographic familiarity with the city.
• Ability to assemble data and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Proficiency in BS&A software, Word and Excel; navigate internet resources.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints of alleged violations of codes and ordinances (litter, blight, signs, zoning, etc.).
• Issues violations and corrective actions as appropriate.
• Performs rental inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances and IPMC.
• Circulates through the city to check code violations and parking issues.
• Checks business licenses for possible ordinance violations and takes action.
• Arranges corrective actions (grass cutting, pest control) when owners are unreachable.
• Investigates possible zoning violations and determines action.
• Prepares written reports and documents evidence for court actions.
• Notifies adjunct property owners of Board of Appeals; testifies in court when needed.
• Reviews site plans and conducts field checks for construction permits and occupancy.

Skills

Rental inspection experience

Code enforcement knowledge

Public communication skills

Preparation of reports

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BS&A software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet navigation skills

Job description

The City of Oak Park is seeking a Code Assistance Officer in the Technical & Planning division. This role enforces city codes, investigates ordinance violations, inspects rental homes to ensure compliance with City Ordinances and the International Property Maintenance Code, and supports clerical tasks such as answering phones and issuing permits.

Reporting to the Building Division Supervisor, the officer prepares reports, testifies in court, and coordinates with property owners; requires high