Title: Building Inspector
Reports To: Building Official
Positions Supervised: None
Employment Status: Non - Exempt

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for reviewing construction plans and conducting inspections of construction-in- progress to ensure compliance with State and local building codes. Enforces Township zoning ordinances by performing field investigations and responding to complaints.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews construction plans checking for compliance with applicable ordinances; issues building permits after state and local code compliance has been determined.

2. Visits construction sites as assigned; checks plans and specifications for on-site conformity to construction and building code; conducts inspections of actual construction and makes final inspections upon completion of new buildings, improvements or repairs to determine conformity with plans and code.

3. Verifies ordinance complaints and conducts inspections of violations; explains and interprets zoning ordinance to Township property owners; sends out ordinance violation notices when necessary; assists in prosecuting violators of ordinances.

4. Enters all building inspections and zoning notices in computer daily as necessary.

5. Enforces Dangerous Building Ordinance including conducting investigations; orders correction of unsafe conditions in existing structures; arranges for issuance of condemnation notices; attends public hearing and monitors demolition process through to completion.

6. Prepares periodic reports of inspection activities and maintains related records accordingly.

7. Attends seminars and other continuing education classes as required by State of Michigan for maintaining required designation as Building Inspector and qualified Plan Reviewer.

8. Performs other duties and special projects as requested to ensure effective operations of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. High school completion plus minimum five years relevant experience including building construction, inspection and ordinance enforcement; Plan Review and Building Inspection level designation by the State required; knowledge of the building and zoning code enforcement principles and practices.

2. Communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with property owners, State and local government representatives, builders, contractors, other office staff and community-at-large.

3. Ability to independently organize and schedule assigned work to meet established deadlines; ability to concentrate and pay close attention to details.

5. Valid drivers license and ability to travel regularly throughout Township; ability to climb, walk and stoop while visiting building inspection sites during all seasons and all weather conditions; occasionally may require lifting boxes of materials, office supplies, files, records and equipment weighing minimum of 40 pounds to waist high level; also requires manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position.