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Building Inspector - Licensed

City of Dearborn, MI
Dearborn, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Salary : $74,048.00 Annually

Location : Dearborn 48126, MI

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 04152

Department : Economic Development

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

  • Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

This position is responsible for inspecting buildings to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances. Responsibilities may include performing inspections for construction and repair of buildings; reviewing construction plans; and responding to various inquiries from the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

  • Inspects the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings for compliance with codes, ordinances, and approved building plans and specifications; enforces codes and ordinances.
  • Reviews building plans for compliance with codes and ordinances; approves or rejects plans based on findings.
  • Inspects residential and commercial properties for compliance with codes and ordinances; approves or denies re-occupancy of properties; prepares suggestions for resolving non-compliance issues.
  • Responds to code interpretation, building permit, and related inquiries from residents, contractors, and others.
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
  • This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    KNOWLEDGE :

  • Applicable codes and ordinances;
  • Computers and related software;
  • Inspection principles;
  • Construction methods and practices;
  • Customer service principles;
  • Building plan requirements.
  • SKILLS :

  • Interpreting plans and specifications;
  • Conducting inspections;
  • Providing customer service;
  • Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    Positions in this class typically require : climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

    Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

    EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING / LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

    Associate's degree and 1 year of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

    LICENSING REQUIREMENTS :

  • Act 407 Certification or obtain within 6 months of employment
  • Valid State of Michigan Driver's License
  • Paid Time Off - 21 days / year as accrued

    Holidays - 15 days / year

    Defined Contribution (401a) plan - 20% vesting per year

    Long term disability insurance

    Life insurance at one times base pay

    Health Insurance (80% City / 20% Employee cost sharing, or cash waiver)

    Dental Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    Retirement Medical Savings Account - vesting after 5 years for City contributions

    Supplemental life insurance coverage and other benefits options as provided by the cafeteria flexible benefits plan

    Salary : $74,048

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