Premise Officer

The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a Premise Officer that would be excited to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to use their knowledge in construction and building trades to gain additional experience. This position will ensure that the exterior premises of homes within the City of Lansing meet the standards of City Ordinances and Code Compliance.

The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefit package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, and sick leave.

• Must obtain ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certification AND ICC Zoning Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license.

• High School Diploma or GED (Course work in building trades, planning or residential construction, preferred);
• Two (2) years of experience in building trades, planning or residential construction.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Basic computer skills required, must also be able to use a laptop computer in a mobile environment.

• Investigates, inspects and takes appropriate action to abate sub-standard housing relating to exterior premises such as trash, debris, tall grass/weeds, disabled abandoned motor vehicles (DAMV), front yard parking (FYP), vision obstruction, open and accessible, and premises identification. Must be able to accurately observe and interpret information in accordance with the City of Lansing (COL) Ordinances.
• Works with Code compliance Enforcement officers, Premise Officers, administrative staff, Department Leadership, and the Code Enforcement Manager to help monitor, issue correction notices, and authorize abatement of violations when necessary.
• Inspects properties within the City for violations of the City’s codified ordinance. Complete re-inspections of properties that have received a violation and evaluate whether it should be complied with or abated.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates files and records regarding violations. Ability to stay organized and provide accurate, detailed records and testimony for court hearings.
• Enforces zoning ordinances regarding animals, fencing, structural accessory structure requirements/regulations, vehicle storage/parking, accessory structures, and home occupations.
• Monitors red-tagged properties for premise violations and enforce compliance strategies.
• Answers inquiries from the general public relating to Code issues and violations.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.

The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.