Lead Code Enforcement Inspector

Office of Public Response; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Office of Public Response in Warren, MI seeks a skilled inspector to enforce City Property Maintenance, Rental Unit and Mobile Home ordinances. The role leads code enforcement officers, investigates complaints, and coordinates inspections with other departments to secure compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5+ years in inspection fields (3+ in Warren’s division), 8 years in building trades, and a valid Michigan license. Salary is $77,718–$86,216 annually with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five years in inspection-related work with at least three years in Warren Property Maintenance.
• Eight years progressively responsible building trades work.
• Knowledge of Warren Code of Ordinance and enforcement processes.
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector exam within six months of hire.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead for code enforcement officers.
• Receive and investigate complaints regarding violations of the Property Maintenance, Rental Unit and Mobile Home Ordinances.
• Notify the Building Department of possible zoning ordinance violations.
• Investigate violations and enforce city ordinances, write tickets and appear in court when necessary.
• Coordinate assignment of inspections, review records and reports, and handle correspondence.
• Ensure mandated changes are completed by following up as needed.
• Provide assistance and information to the public about ordinance requirements.
• Conduct field reviews to assess project issues.
• Place orders into QALERT/BS&A when referrals to other departments are needed.
• Work with county and city inspectors and the Police Department.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Code enforcement

Public communication

Report writing

Supervisory lead

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of Public Response in Warren, MI seeks a skilled inspector to enforce City Property Maintenance, Rental Unit and Mobile Home ordinances. The role leads code enforcement officers, investigates complaints, and coordinates inspections with other departments to secure compliance.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5+ years in inspection fields (3+ in Warren’s division), 8 years in building trades, and a valid Michigan license. Salary is $77,718–$86,216 annually with strong benefits.