Code Compliance Official

City of Battle Creek, Michigan; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Battle Creek is seeking an intermediate Code Compliance Inspector to enforce housing and property maintenance codes under the supervision of the Code Compliance Manager. Responsibilities include inspecting rental properties, documenting violations, and communicating with property owners and the public.

Minimum qualifications require an Associates/Technical degree with coursework in communications, law enforcement, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in communications, law enforcement, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Enforces housing codes, rental property, vacant/abandoned building, dangerous building, and other City ordinances. Conducts routine, proactive, and complaint driven investigations and code enforcement; observes properties for property maintenance code violations such as peeling paint, deteriorating surfaces; junk accumulation; inoperable vehicles; monitors vacant and abandoned structures.
• Prepares and submits all paperwork required to enforce codes regarding commercial, residential, and rental properties throughout the City; issues orders / notices and citations for violations of City ordinances; prepares periodic oral and written reports related to operational progress and activities; enters data into computer systems as it relates to compliance and/or non-compliance of the City's ordinances.
• Acts as a resource and contact for customers with questions regarding property maintenance codes, and rental registration through direct customer contact, phone, and mail.

Education

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in communications, law enforcement, business administration, or related field

Job description

The City of Battle Creek (“The City”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Improper interference with the ability of the City employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Description

Performs intermediate technical work conducting various housing and property maintenance code inspections and investigations, enforcing building and housing codes and ordinances, preparing and maintaining inspection files and records; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the moderate supervision of the Code Compliance Manager.

Essential Functions

• Enforces housing codes, rental property, vacant/abandoned building, dangerous building, and other City ordinances. Conducts routine, proactive, and complaint driven investigations and code enforcement; observes properties for property maintenance code violations such as peeling paint, deteriorating surfaces;, junk as accumulation; inoperable vehicles; monitors vacant and abandoned structures.
• Preforms rental house and privately owned inspections and re-inspections while enforcing the Property Maintenance Codes; enforces and follows up on any violations throughout the compliance process. Attends pre-trial and show cause hearings; gathers relevant documents and photos as needed; testifies as required during hearings.
• Prepares and submits all paperwork required to enforce codes regarding commercial, residential, and rental properties throughout the City; issues orders / notices and citations for violations of City ordinances; prepares periodic oral and written reports related to operational progress and activities; enters data into computer systems as it relates to compliance and/or non-compliance of the City's ordinances.
• Acts as a resource and contact for customers with questions regarding property maintenance codes, and rental registration through direct customer contact, phone, and mail.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in communications, law enforcement, business administration, or related field.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This work is sedentary and requires little to no exertion of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

At the City of Battle Creek, we understand that benefits are an important part of the total compensation package. As such, we strive to offer employees a generous benefit package that provides flexibility, choice, and value, allowing employees to not only meet their needs today but to plan for a secure future.

Full-time employee benefits

Benefits vary slightly by union contract, employment agreement, or policy. For benefits specific to this role, please reach out to [e-mail].

Medical

Choose from a PPO plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue or an HMO plan with Blue Care Network and pair your election with a Health Savings Account.

Virtual Care

Included with your BCBSM and BCN health care plan.

Dental

100% employer-paid through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI - Simply Blue

Life Insurance

100% employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D benefit equal to 2X the employee’s base annual earnings up to $400,000. Limited coverage is also provided for spouses and children.

Sickness and Accident

100% employer-sponsored partial wage replacement for short-term disabilities after meeting eligibility criteria.

Retirement Savings

• 457 through Mission Square with employer match
• MERS Pension * note that Police and Fire have a separate pension fund not through MERS

Employer Assistance Plan (EAP)

100% Employer paid through Pine Rest

Paid Time Off

Generous PTO package – Paid Time Off will vary by position and is outlined within City Policy or union contract.

Paid Holidays

13 paid holidays per year

Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Term and Whole life
• Critical Illness
• Hospitalization
• Accident
• Vision – NVA
• Lifecare Ambulance Service
• Flexible Spending Account
• Global Emergency Assistance Services

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer

Click the link below for 2026 BENEFIT INFORMATION 2026CoBC Open Enrollment Guide.pdfIn addition to the above, some positions may qualify for:

• Flexible Schedule/Remote Work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Stipends
• Longevity pay
• Tool and safety allowances
• Employer-paid uniforms
• Cell phone allowance
• Military pay differential
• Professional development opportunities
• Ability to earn compensatory time
• Retiree health savings plan