Building Inspector

This position is part of the General Employee Union with the Governmental Employees Labor Council (GELC).

About the role

Reviews construction plans as they apply to residential and commercial building sites. Conducts site inspections for code compliance required by the adopted Michigan Building Codes and Township Ordinances.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Cigna PPO coverage with low premiums—$25/single or $50/family per pay period. Annual deductibles of $2,000/single and $4,000/family. Township contributes to Health Savings Accounts: $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for families. Opt-out incentives: $3,000 (single) or $6,000 (family).
• Additional Health Perks: Dental, vision, telehealth, and wellness incentives up to $350.
• Paid Time Off: 40 floating holiday hours, 13 sick days annually (4 hours accrued biweekly), and 7 paid holidays. Three sick days may be used as personal days. Vacation bank with 36 hours added after the first pay period.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Short- and long-term disability, $50,000 employee life insurance, $10,000 spouse life insurance, and $25,000 accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement Plans: Township contributes 13% to a defined contribution plan (401a) with full vesting after eight (8) years. Retiree health savings plan with a $3,000 annual contribution by the Township and a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
• Additional Perks: Compressed four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, 7 AM–5:30 PM), Employee Assistance Program available to you and your family, and voluntary savings plans such as 457 deferred compensation and 529 college plans.