Department: Community and Economic Development: Inspections
Department Head: Nicole Hofert, Deputy City Manager
Date Posted: 07/30/2026
Date Closing: 08/17/2026
Wage: $34.03-$41.19 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming is seeking a Housing Inspector to join the building inspections department. The Housing Inspector position performs detailed technical and specialized inspection work involving the enforcement of City codes that regulate the health and safety of properties, building construction and zoning to ensure compliance with established standards, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations. In this role, you will perform field inspections, interpret and enforce municipal adopted codes related to code enforcement of the property maintenance code.
Duties include, but are not limited to responding to public inquiries, processing field inspections, identifying code violations, preparing correspondence, reports, and completing other office work as necessary. The ability to learn and efficiently utilize electronic field tablet technology is required. Qualified candidates must have good powers of observation, be able to work under pressure, have excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, exercise independent judgment, and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude in all circumstances. The ability to traverse difficult terrain and work in inclement weather conditions is required.
Applicants must be registered or qualified for registration as an electrical inspector and electrical plan reviewer with the state of Michigan. Requirements can be found in Part 10 of Public Act 407 (Skilled Trades Act) and Skilled Trades Regulation Rules. Bilingual skills are helpful but not required. Approximately 60% of the work performed will be related to code enforcement and 40% of the work performed will be related to electrical inspections.
This position offers a generous employee benefits package including:
Four-day work week (Monday – Thursday), 38 hours per week (full-time)
Paid leave time includes holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
Comprehensive health insurance with no deductible
Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
Employer commitment to education, training, and development.
Free access to an Employee Assistance Program
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children's museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
Consider joining the hard working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of Wyoming! We're looking for you!
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodations or other consideration in the application process, please notify our human resources department upon submittal of application by email at
[email protected] .
