Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions, which may be found in this position as duties, and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

• Supervises and evaluates work of subordinate Building Inspectors and provides them with needed work direction and training.
• Enforces the building and sign codes throughout the City.
• Oversees residential building permits and provides for fee collections by determining construction valuation.
• Performs residential and commercial plan review to ensure conformance to codes.
• Supervises and evaluates building inspectors and permit clerk.
• Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites as required.

Under the leadership of the Economic Development & Planning Department, the Chief Building Inspector will act as the supervisor to a team of Building Inspectors assuring provisions of building, grading, zoning and safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards are met. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to use their supervision knowledge of building and zoning codes; as well as, laws pertaining to construction research, investigation, and enforcement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING: Failure to obtain or maintain job required qualifications will result in appropriate action consistent with the provision of the Appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement or Personnel Rules.

Must be registered or meet eligibility requirements in accordance with Public Act #47 of 2016 for registration as a Provisional Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer and make application for provisional registration for this title within thirty (30) days of notification of selection for this position. Registration as a Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer must be retained for the entire course of employment in this position. Failure to obtain or retain registration will result in appropriate action consistent with the provisions of the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: The City of Lansing reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED
• And two (2) years of college
• And six (6) years of experience as a building inspector
• Or High School Diploma or GED
• And eight (8) years of code enforcement
• With a minimum of four (4) years as an inspector
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• International Code Council Certification as a Building Inspector preferred

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, handle, finger, talk, listen and visual acuity.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (includes prescription drugs)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and Retirement Healthcare plans
• Longevity Bonuses
• Personal Days
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Education Reimbursement
• Parking/Transportation Subsidy
• 4-day workweek option

CANDIDATES MUST APPLY THROUGH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM

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