Licensed Building Inspector: Codes & Compliance Expert

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Licensed Building Inspector to join the Dearborn Administrative Center in Dearborn, MI. You will inspect buildings to ensure compliance with codes, review plans, and address public inquiries to support safe, compliant construction.

The role requires an Associate’s degree with 1 year of related experience, or 3 years with applicable certifications, plus Act 407 certification and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and 1 year of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience.
• Act 407 Certification or obtain within 6 months of employment
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license
• Criminal background check and drug screen required; 1-year probationary period

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and repair of buildings for code compliance.
• Review building plans for code compliance and approve or reject plans.
• Inspect residential and commercial properties for occupancy eligibility and non-compliance issues.
• Respond to code interpretation, permit, and related inquiries from residents and contractors.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance at duties and meetings.

Skills

Building inspection

Plan review

Education

Associate’s degree

Act 407 Certification

Michigan driver’s license

Job description

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities seeks a Licensed Building Inspector to join the Dearborn Administrative Center in Dearborn, MI. You will inspect buildings to ensure compliance with codes, review plans, and address public inquiries to support safe, compliant construction.

The role requires an Associate’s degree with 1 year of related experience, or 3 years with applicable certifications, plus Act 407 certification and a valid Michigan driver’s license.