Building Inspector

About the Role

Reviews construction plans for residential and commercial building sites. Conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with adopted Michigan Building Codes and Township Ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections for active permits, addressing code violations and approving site inspections in regards to building codes.
• Performs site inspections when complaints or reports of violations are made, including follow-up visits to ensure compliance.
• Completes field inspection reports for permit requirements and electronically enters results and inspection follow-up.
• Writes building code violations for the posting of Stop Work Notices, Stop Work Orders, and safety violations.
• Assesses jobsite compliance to Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Building Code, and Township Ordinances.
• Acts as the public liaison for building code issues and land uses, as they apply to building codes, Township zoning ordinances, and regulations.
• Provides oversight of active building permits, demolition permits, and all other actions requiring related permits.
• Prepares for and attends court hearings when necessary.
• Attends continuing education courses for a State of Michigan Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or 2 years of college from an accredited institution with major course work in Construction, Planning, or a related field, or
• 5 to 7 years' experience in construction, or
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Registered Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer (must be registered in the State of Michigan within the first 90 days of employment).

Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge Of

• Current building codes, zoning ordinances, and regulations.
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper phone etiquette.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Relevant Bloomfield Township policies and procedures.

Skill In

• Use of relevant computer software as necessary.

Ability To

• Review and understand blueprints, site plans, and jobsite plans.
• Pay attention to detail and remain organized.
• Interpret and apply ordinances and regulations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work.

Work Environment & Conditions

Work Environment

• Frequently or often: Outdoor environment, construction site.
• Sometimes or occasionally: Street environment (near moving traffic), vehicle.
• Seldom or never: Office or similar indoor environment, confined space, warehouse environment, shop environment.

Exposures

• Frequently or often: Individuals who are rude or irate.
• Sometimes or occasionally: Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises (85+ decibels).
• Seldom or never: Individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.