BUILDING & SOIL EROSION INSPECTOR
Supervised By: Community Development Director & Building Official/Soil Erosion Administrator
Supervises: No supervisory responsibility
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Community Development Director & Building Official/Soil Erosion Administrator, conducts on-site inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential building projects throughout the county to ensure full compliance with state building codes for new construction, additions, and alterations. Ensures that construction is in conformance with plans and specifications approved by the Building Department and requires that code violations be corrected. Assists contractors and the general public with information regarding construction and code related matters. Serves as Soil Erosion Enforcement Officer for the county’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program. Responds to questions regarding construction and ensures that construction and grading projects are in compliance with appropriate state laws. Performs plan reviews and site inspections as they pertain to soil erosion and storm water runoff. Prepares and issues soil erosion permits, and conducts seminars on soil erosion and sedimentation.
Essential Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Reviews plans, specifications and blueprints of proposed buildings or buildings being remodeled for compliance to codes and ordinances. Approves permit applications for construction or remodeling when requirements are complied with. Reviews soil erosion control plans and evaluates the effectiveness of proposed control measures within the scope of the county’s soil erosion and sedimentation control program.
2. Conducts inspections of building sites to ensure compliance with State and building codes setback requirements. Inspects materials and construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications including inspecting footings, backfill, rough framing, barrier free design, final building, and all other aspects of construction as it relates to code compliance. Prepares and issues soil erosion and sedimentation control permits under the direction of the Building Official/ Soil Erosion Administrator, who is the designated county enforcing agent.
3. Seeks voluntary compliance where standards are not met, advising for corrections, issuing violation notices when necessary, and performing re-inspections to determine actions taken to bring the structure into compliance with standards.
4. Schedules and inspects soil erosion control measures, process inspection reports and follows through with enforcement as necessary.
5. Investigates complaints, issues tickets, writes field correction notices, and writes warrant requests on those individuals who do not comply with building code requirements. Testifies in court and at appeal on behalf of the Building Department.
6. Gives approval of on-site conditions for temporary and permanent certificates of occupancy.
7. Works closely with other governmental agencies to promote better understanding of environmental protection through soil erosion control and enforcement, including effective permit issuing during the construction process.
8. Answers inquiries from property owners, contractors, architects, local units of government, and others regarding code interpretation, clarification of Building Department policies and procedures, violation complaints, soil erosion program activities and general information. Provides information and advice to owners, contractors, developers, engineers and architects regarding building code requirements and construction procedures and offers assistance in making applications for permits.
9. Reviews records of permits issued and denied, inspection requirements needed, complaints and their investigation, and prepares reports and correspondence. Conducts annual review of the county’s Soil Erosion and Sedimentation control program and makes recommendations for improvement as may be necessary.
10. Participates in continuing education to maintain required certifications for building and soil erosion. Attends various meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences to keep current on the latest methods and techniques in building trades, housing and code inspection and enforcement.
11. Participates in departmental cross-training to be able to assist with general office
functions. This may include application entry, data entry, receiving permit fees and processing departmental mail.
12. Performs other duties as directed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
· High school diploma supplemented by additional college or vocational training in building construction, construction management or a related field and six years of progressively more responsible experience in building construction and building and zoning code enforcement.
· The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
· Valid Registration as a Building Inspector in the State of Michigan.
· Ability to obtain registration as Building Plan Reviewer in the State of Michigan within 6 months.
· Ability to obtain Valid State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) Soil Erosion certification within 6 months.
· Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
· Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspections and building construction.
· Considerable knowledge of performing building inspections, applicable building codes, general plan review for residential and/or light commercial structures, reading blue prints and architectural plans, maintaining detailed and accurate records, and applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
· Skill in assembling and analyzing data and preparing accurate reports.
· Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
· Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
· Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
· Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications, database entry and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.
· Skill in the use of photographic, audio, and video equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to communicate by telephone, read regular and small print, use limited mobility in an office setting, and view and prepare documents and reports. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, and crawl as necessary to observe building components. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 40 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors and regularly travels between work sites using a motor vehicle. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,442.00 - $76,130.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
