To apply, submit a resume, letter of interest, and references to Heather Bowman, [email protected] or mail/drop off your application materials at: 576 Liberty Park, Lapeer, MI. 48446. Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and reference verification.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Community and Economic Development Director, the Building
Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections and assisting with the enforcement of
applicable building codes, zoning regulations, rental housing standards, and related City
ordinances. The Building Inspector works to ensure compliance with applicable state and
local laws, regulations, permits, approved plans, and adopted ordinances.
Responsibilities include conducting inspections of new and existing structures, rental
properties, investigating complaints, proactively identifying code compliance issues,
identifying code deficiencies, coordinating corrective actions, and assisting with code
enforcement activities. The Building Inspector also assists with occupancy reviews, rental
housing inspections, property maintenance compliance efforts, and related departmental
programs.
The Building Inspector works collaboratively with City departments, contractors,
developers, property owners, architects, engineers, state agencies, and the public to
promote safe, compliant, and high-quality development throughout the City.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following
duties. These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive:
Building and Zoning Administration
Interpret and apply applicable building codes, zoning regulations, rental housing
standards, and City ordinances while conducting inspections and compliance activities.
- Assist builders, developers, contractors, property owners, and residents with permit
requirements, inspection procedures, and code compliance matters.
- Answer inquiries regarding zoning regulations, land use requirements, permit
procedures, rental housing requirements, and City ordinances.
- Explain code requirements, ordinance provisions, corrective action requirements,
appeal procedures, and variance processes.
- Investigate complaints involving building code, zoning, rental housing, and property
maintenance violations and assist with corrective action efforts in accordance with
City policies and applicable regulations.
- Recommend corrective actions and provide guidance for bringing non-compliant
properties into compliance.
Inspections and Code Enforcement
- Conduct inspections of new construction, remodeling projects, existing structures,
rental properties, occupancy-related inspections, and other regulated properties to
ensure compliance with approved permits, applicable codes, and City ordinances.
- Conduct rental housing inspections and re-inspections to verify compliance with
applicable City ordinances, housing standards, and rental registration
requirements.
- Perform required inspections during construction and prior to occupancy and
coordinate inspection schedules with the Building Department Superintendent and
Administrative Coordinator as necessary.
- Coordinate with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors as required.
- Identify code violations, issue notices of noncompliance, and monitor corrective
actions.
- Participate in inspections of vacant, dilapidated, or potentially unsafe structures
and document findings.
- Assist with enforcement of property maintenance standards, rental housing
requirements, and housing-related regulations.
- Assist with occupancy and temporary occupancy reviews and provide inspection
documentation necessary for issuance of Certificates of Occupancy and Temporary
Certificates of Occupancy.
- Proactively identify, investigate, and document apparent code compliance issues,
including deteriorated structures, failing roofs, unsafe accessory structures,
damaged fencing, property maintenance deficiencies, and other conditions that
may violate applicable codes, rental housing standards, or City ordinances, and
initiate corrective action procedures as appropriate.
Coordination and Public Service
- Serve as a resource to residents, contractors, architects, engineers, developers,
and other stakeholders regarding code requirements, inspection procedures, rental
housing regulations, and City ordinances.
- Coordinate with City departments, including Housing, Public Works, Police, Fire,
and Planning staff, to support effective code administration and compliance
activities.
- Participate in the Development Review Committee process.
- Coordinate with state agencies, fire officials, and trade inspectors regarding code
compliance matters.
- Assist the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Construction Board
of Appeals as needed.
Records and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, complaints, investigations, code
enforcement activities, rental housing inspections, and related departmental
activities.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, notices, and documentation related to
inspections, code compliance, and enforcement activities.
- Provide monthly, annual, and special reports to City administration, boards,
commissions, and other stakeholders as requested.
Other Duties
- Assist the Director of Housing and Neighborhood Improvement with inspections
associated with rental housing and housing rehabilitation programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Community and Economic Development
Director or City Manager.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
- Registration with the State of Michigan as a Building Inspector as required by the
Michigan Construction Code.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a building inspector, code enforcement
officer, construction professional, property inspector, building department
employee, or in a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification with the State of Michigan as a Building Official.
- Familiarity with BS&A software or similar municipal permitting systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of building construction methods and inspection practices.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable building codes, zoning regulations, ordinances,
and related laws.
- Knowledge of rental housing regulations, property maintenance standards, and
municipal code enforcement practices.
- Ability to interpret and apply building codes, rental housing standards, zoning
regulations, and City ordinances.
- Ability to conduct building, occupancy, and rental housing inspections and identify
deficiencies requiring corrective action.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism when interacting
with contractors, property owners, City officials, and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to
communicate with others, review documents, and conduct field inspections. The
employee frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and
crawls. The employee may occasionally lift and move objects of moderate weight.
Work is performed in both office and field environments. Field work may involve exposure
to moving mechanical equipment, construction sites, outdoor weather conditions,
airborne particles, vibration, and electrical hazards.
Schedule and Working Conditions
The City shall provide a vehicle for use during working hours when conducting City
business, or employee may submit mileage reimbursement if using personal vehicle. This is an at-will, hourly position. A regular work schedule will be established
upon hire; however, hours may vary to accommodate inspections, rental inspection
activities, enforcement matters, and other departmental needs. The Building Inspector
may be required to work occasional evenings, attend meetings outside normal business
hours, and respond to emergency call-outs as necessary.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed
by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City of Lapeer reserves the right to modify or
assign additional duties as necessary to meet organizational needs.
The City of Lapeer is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
