Code Enforcement Inspector

The City of Saginaw; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saginaw is seeking a Housing Inspector to enforce housing regulations, build code standards and related ordinances. You will inspect residential units, verify Block Grant compliance, review projects, and coordinate with city divisions to ensure code compliance throughout City limits.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, Michigan driver's license, and prior experience leading work crews.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Prior experience leading work crews preferred.
• Knowledge of construction and remodeling practices, costs and building codes.
• Ability to read maps, blueprints, and site plans.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and general conditions in dwelling units to ensure code compliance.
• Review Block Grant projects for compliance and prepare specifications/costs.
• Inspect and approve contractor work on home rehabilitation projects.
• Schedule general inspections of signs, zoning, and environmental nuisance issues.
• Issue correction or violation notices and follow up with enforcement actions.
• Maintain inspection records and coordinate actions with Public Utilities, City Attorney, and state health department.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Reading blueprints/maps

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical training or building trades experience

Job description

*Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public*

SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in performance testing and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by a score of 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

Conducts inspections, issues corrections and violation notices as necessary, and maintains records of actions taken in the enforcement of City housing regulations, construction code standards, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME fund regulations, as well as dangerous building, zoning, sign, and environmental improvement ordinances of the City.

1. Inspects plumbing, heating and electrical systems as well as general physical conditions in a variety of dwelling units within City limits.


2. Ensures residential rehabilitations using Block Grant funds meet requirements prior to start. Duties include preparation of specifications, review of projects with homeowners, and costing out of materials, time and labor on proposed work.


3. Inspects Block Grant contractor work in progress on home rehabilitation projects and approves finished home rehabilitations for payment.


4. Schedules and conducts general inspections of signs, street encroachments, potential zoning violations, dangerous buildings, and housing to determine code compliance.


5. Ensures compliance with non-owner-occupied dwelling/vacant property ordinance, generating additional revenue through the resulting collection of licensing fees.


6. Investigates environmental complaints filed by citizens regarding the City's environmental improvement violations to include the following: removal of abandoned property (such as junk cars, trucks, trailers, appliances, building materials, household rubbish and trash), front yard parking and noise nuisance.


7. Furnishes information to property owners as to any corrective action needed to bring property into compliance; refers property owner to appropriate programs for possible financial assistance; issues violation and compliance notices.


8. Issues correction and/or violation notices and follows up with code enforcement actions when appropriate. This may include personal contact with citizens, neighborhood groups, and ordinance violators in the investigation and resolution of complaints and/or violations.


9. Performs frequent re-inspections to determine if cited deficiencies have been remedied; determines extensions of time limits for these remedies to be made.


10. Maintains records of inspections made and actions taken including reporting activities on a regularly scheduled basis.


11. Coordinates enforcement actions with Public Utilities, the City Attorney, other City divisions, and Michigan Department of Public Health.


12. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent with technical training or experience in building trades.


2. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.


3. Prior experience leading work crews and managing construction projects is preferred.


4. Knowledge of construction and remodeling practices, materials, costs and relevant building codes.


5. Understanding of residential and commercial water supply systems, piping materials and basic sanitation.


6. Strong communication skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, even in stressful situations.


7. Proficient in using computers and mobile devices to complete digital forms, maintaining records, and performing basic data entry and documentation.


8. Willingness to investigate complaints in adverse environmental conditions.


9. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.


10. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set schedules, maintain records, and deliver results.


11. Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and site plans.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to crouch, crawl, push, pull, and smell; must have the ability to operate vehicles for an extended period of time; requires standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required to express detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; work is regularly performed in outdoor weather conditions; frequent exposure to extreme cold or hot non-weather conditions; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibrations; work is generally in a moderate noise location (e.g. business office with typing and/or computer printers, light traffic).