Chief Building Inspector

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under the leadership of the Economic Development & Planning Department, the Chief Building Inspector will supervise a team of Building Inspectors, ensuring compliance with building, grading, zoning, and safety laws, approved plans, specifications, and standards.

• Supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate Building Inspectors, providing direction and training.
• Enforce building and sign codes throughout the City.
• Oversee residential building permits and determine construction valuations to facilitate fee collections.
• Perform residential and commercial electronic plan review to ensure conformance to codes.
• Develop and maintain informational handouts, forms, and permit applications for the counter.
• Maintain records of all Building Permits and related documents in the Building Safety Division.
• Prepare and resolve complaints from contractors, owners, and the public.
• Coordinate activities between the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing sections during joint inspections.

• Associate’s Degree or two (2) years of college in Business, Design, Architecture, Skilled Trade, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of general building construction/plan review experience, including three (3) years as a licensed Building Inspector.
• Valid State of Michigan Building Inspector & Plan Reviewer license retained throughout employment.
• Must obtain a B1 Residential or B2 Commercial Building Inspector Certification within the first year, followed by a B3 Building Plan Examiner Certification within two (2) years.
• Valid driver’s license.
• International Code Council Certification as a Building Inspector preferred.

Competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, and professional growth opportunities. Detailed benefit summaries are available from the Department of Human Resources.

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate.