Code Enforcement Officer 34

City of Lansing, Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holiday leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Code Compliance division within the City of Lansing's Economic Development & Planning Department seeks three Code Enforcement Officers to enforce housing, zoning, and land use regulations across the city. This role involves inspecting properties, preparing reports, and engaging with local communities to explain regulations and standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED plus further training, several years of related experience, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, plus six months of training beyond High School.
• Associate Degree in Building Trades, Construction Management, Planning or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in Planning or Residential Construction, building trades, and/or code enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and re-inspect properties to ensure compliance with housing and zoning ordinances.
• Prepare inspection reports and licenses.
• Issue violation and correction notices for code conformance.
• Testify in court and assist City Attorney with legal documents and evidence.
• Inform neighborhood groups about standards and provide resources.

Skills

Planning experience

Residential construction

Code enforcement

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Code Enforcement Officers – City of Lansing

The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking three (3) Code Enforcement Officers that would love to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to use their knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances regulating housing, building standards, and uses of land. It also provides the opportunity for anyone to build upon their construction experience, methods, and processes of similar trades. This position ensures that properties within the City of Lansing housing and zoning are in compliance with the City's ordinances.

The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional growth and educational opportunities.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of training beyond High School (Associate Degree in Building Trades, Construction Management, Planning or a related field preferred); AND
• Three (3) years of experience in the field of Planning or Residential Construction, building trades, and/or code enforcement.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Basic computer skills required- must be able to use a laptop computer in a mobile environment.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Aims to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Lansing residents through the preservation and improvement of the housing stock by assuring safe, decent, and sanitary housing while conserving the integrity of Lansing neighborhoods.
• Inspects and re-inspects properties to ensure compliance with the City's housing and zoning ordinances.
• Provides general information to the public verbally and in writing as a result of conducting inspections to ensure enforcement of regulations and ordinances regarding zoning of property and zoning application procedures.
• Investigates housing conditions relating to trash, rubbish, weeds, and disabled motor vehicles, by observing and interpreting information.
• Monitors long term placard properties to ensure they remain unoccupied, secure, and free of violations; NEAT (Neighborhood Enhancement Action Team)
• Prepares inspection reports and certifications and licenses.
• Attends neighborhood group meetings/summits to inform neighborhood groups of problems in area and explains what standards will and will not allow. Also attends educational events and Ingham County Land Bank auctions to educate the public, provide informative resources, address inquiries, and provide valuable insights.
• Issues violation and correction notices for code conformance.
• Testifies in court; works closely with the Office of the City Attorney to prepare legal documents and evidence for court proceedings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer. The City provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources.

NOTE: The benefits listed above reflect the current benefits for Teamster 243 bargaining unit members. These benefits are subject to change depending upon the terms and conditions that are negotiated in future collective bargaining agreements between the City of Lansing and Teamsters Local 243.