Inspector I - Building

City of Rochester Hills; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 401a

Retiree Health Care

Vacation days

Holidays

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Rochester Hills is seeking a skilled Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector to review residential and commercial construction plans and perform on-site inspections for code compliance. You will handle permit documentation, engage with contractors and residents, and support the CDBG program inspections.

Requirements include an associate degree with 3+ years' related experience or a high school diploma with 6+ years, plus ICC certifications within 24 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3+ years related experience OR high school diploma with 6+ years related experience.
• ICC certification as Residential and Commercial Plan Reviewer and Inspector within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for residential and commercial to verify compliance with codes and ordinances.

Skills

Plan reviews

Building inspections

Code interpretation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

High School diploma or GED

ICC Residential & Commercial Plan Reviewer/Inspector within 24 months

Tools

ICC certification

Michigan driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

The position performs building plan reviews and on-site field inspections of properties to verify compliance with the approved construction documents, adopted codes, and ordinances of the City, to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare. This position is also responsible for administrative functions relative to the documentation of plan reviews and inspections.

Essential Functions

• Reviews construction plans and specifications for both residential and commercial to verify compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Performs expedited plan reviews.


• Conducts on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and applicable codes and ordinances.


• Conducts inspections for our CDBG program.


• Follows up and closes out expired permits.


• Performs Change of Occupancy inspections on existing buildings.


• Develops, maintains and updates electronic records of inspections and plan reviews.


• Investigates complaints from Fire Prevention Inspectors and the general public regarding building safety concerns. Resolves complaint issues which may include writing tickets.


• Prepares and issues plan review correction letters and inspection violation notices. Tracks violations until resolved.


• Conducts conceptual plan reviews, pre-construction, and pre-Certificate of Occupancy meetings with contractors, owners, and design professionals to discuss any code items found during the plan review and inspection process.


• Conducts on-site meetings with contractors and owners during construction to discuss code violations found during inspections.


• Reviews all documents required by permit conditions during construction, including deferred documents and special inspections, for code compliance and defects.


• Educates customers and all stakeholders of code and ordinance requirements.


• Analyzes complicated industrial procedures and processes to determine if hazardous materials or conditions exist.


• Provides technical assistance and explains and interprets codes, ordinances, and regulations for design professionals, contractors, owners and the general public.


• Represents the Building Department at public meetings and court proceedings.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field AND three (3) years directly related experience OR High School diploma or GED equivalent AND six (6) years directly related experience.


• Registration with the State of Michigan under Act 407 as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector as determined by the State of Michigan.


• Intermediate proficiency with office computers and related software.


• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record.


• International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential and Commercial Plan Reviewer and Inspector within twenty-four (24) months of position hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Code Council (ICC) certification as an International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Inspector within twenty four (24) months of hire date.

Supplemental Information

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and often requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, riding, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.


• Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain. Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, and active construction sites. Work may also be performed above or below ground, to include heights over 10 feet, as well as underground crawl spaces.


• Work may involve entering and inspecting dangerous buildings that are structurally damaged and/or contain hazardous materials, dust, extreme noise, and poor lighting.


• Work has standard vision requirements.


• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.


• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.


• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.


• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting and in the field.

Panel Interview Evaluation Of Qualifications

To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Pension 401a

• City Employer Contribution: 15%


• Mandatory Employee Contribution: 4% pre-tax


• 3-year (36-month): 50% vesting of City Contribution


• 4-year (48-month): 75% vesting of City Contribution


• 5-year (60-month): 100% vesting of City Contribution

Retiree Health Care Funding Plan

• City Employer Contribution: 4%


• Mandatory Employee Contribution: 1% pre-tax


• 3-year (36-month): 50% vesting of City Contribution


• 4-year (48-month): 75% vesting of City Contribution


• 5-year (60-month): 100% vesting of City Contribution

Vacation

• 10 days to a maximum of 25 days annually as accrued based on tenure

Annual Leave

• 13 days annually as accrued

Holidays

• 12 days annually

Health Care Core Package

• Medical, Dental and Vision provided first of the month following employment (buy up options available)

Short-Term and Long Term Disability, Life and AD& D Insurance

• Provided first of the month following 180 days of employment pending successful completion of probation

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Up to $2500 annually for approved courses

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program and Wellness benefit