Inspector - Buildings,Safety Engineering & Environmental Department Job Detroit area,Michigan USA,Construction

Position: Housing Inspector - Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department
BUILDINGS, SAFETY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT HOUSING INSPECTOR

We create safe environments for city residents. The BSEED mission is to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it pertains to buildings and their environs in an efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly and professional manner.

BSEED enforces construction, property maintenance, environmental compliance and zoning codes, which preserve and enhance property values and promote quality of life to make Detroit a preferred place to reside and conduct business.

Inspects and reports on the condition of residential dwellings and their surroundings to ensure compliance with pertinent codes and ordinances and accepted sanitary and safety standards.

Conducts required periodic inspection of all multiple buildings and systematic inspections of one and two-family dwellings.

Inspects residential properties offered for sale, including inspection work incident to mortgage guarantees.

Investigates complaints related to housing or environmental conditions.

Inspects the interior and exterior of buildings for unsafe or unsanitary conditions, improper structural, plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation maintenance and signs of deterioration.

Determines ownership of properties in violation of property maintenance code.

Prepares notice of violations or refers issues to specialized inspection divisions.

Notes need to obtain permits for completed or contemplated repairs or alterations.

Interviews citizens who have filed complaints or are responsible for correction of violations and advises them on the application of legal requirements.

Maintains accurate records of actions taken, violations found and conditions observed.

Issues and serves ordinance violation notices.

Examines plans prior to issuance of permits for conformance to building code and zoning ordinance.

Refers citizens to appropriate department divisions or other City agencies.

Prepares and presents lectures, speeches and demonstrations on housing sanitation, maintenance and environmental standards, codes and control measures.

Assists in compiling reports and recommendations requested by supervisors.

Appears and testifies in court proceedings regarding code violations.

Makes recommendations on applications for certification of compliance.

Prepares daily activities reports.

Assists in training and overseeing work of new employees.

Education

Graduation from high school.
Preferably completion of an apprenticeship in one of the building construction trades.
Preferably some advanced academic training in structural principles in an engineering, construction or related field.

Experience

A minimum of four years of journey worker experience in the construction, repair, or alteration of residential housing or public structures.
Preferably experience in the supervisory or inspection phases of the work.
Employees in this class will be required to provide and operator a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis, a valid State of Michigan Operator license is required.
Employees will use their own vehicle and be reimbursed for fuel usage.

Equivalency

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Licensing and Certifications

Employees in this class will be required to provide their own vehicle for transportation on a reimbursed mileage basis. Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

LRD: 9/23/26

Evaluation Plan

Computerized Exam: 35%
Interview: 35%
Evaluation of Training, Experience &Personal

Qualifications:

30%
Total…