Building Inspector Job Livonia area,Michigan USA,Construction

$73,278. Annually

Starting Salary: $73,278.40
After Six Months of Successful Employment: $74,692.80
After One Year of Successful Employment: $76,086.40
Maximum salary is achieved after three successful years of employment

NOTE:

Annual salary adjustments may also occur, based on collective bargaining agreements.

An employee in this classification works under the direction of a supervisor as assigned and/or the Assistant Director of Inspection and the Director of Inspection/Building Official. The employee examines commercial, industrial and residential building plans for compliance with the building codes and inspects new construction work in progress for compliance with the codes; inspects new construction work in progress for compliance with the codes.

Inspect existing buildings for possible building, electrical, plumbing and heating code violations; prepare inspection reports; investigate complaints; issues warnings and violations; appears in court and testifies as an expert witness; enforces City Zoning and Code of Ordinances including more specialized and technical duties in the area of environmental control (such as vector programs) and neighborhood conservation. Duties include, but are not limited to, special surveys, enforcement of noise and sign ordinances, industrial and residential rehabilitation programs, enforcement of codes, licensing, grants, and resolutions related to the above areas;

answers questions from the public and works with the public, residents, owners, occupants and business operators to obtain compliance with the codes; and any other related duties as assigned. In addition, an employee in this classification may perform the general duties of a Code Enforcement Officer. Duties can include any combination of the assigned tasks at this time.

Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States, and

Possess a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate; and

Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record; and

Be familiar with local, state and national building codes; have thorough knowledge of construction methods and techniques and have some knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating codes; and

Have ACT 407 State Registration as Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer or be able to become registered within three months. If not ACT 407 state certified as Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer, candidates must have the credentials and experience needed to obtain Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer registration. Failure to obtain and maintain registration will be cause for dismissal. The State of Michigan requirements to become registered as a Code Official and Inspector are as follows.

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An applicant for registration as a provisional building inspector shall have not less than 4 years of experience in 1 or more of the following categories:

As a licensed residential builder under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 to 339.2919, who has been actively engaged in the construction business for not less than 4 years.
As a building contractor, a person who is in charge of general building construction, or as a skilled worker in structural carpentry, structural masonry, structural steel erection, or structural concrete construction who has been actively engaged in the general building construction field. This category does not include a person who is licensed as a contractor under the electrical administrative act, 1956 PA 217, MCL 338.881 to 338.892;

the state plumbing act, 2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569; or the Forbes mechanical contractors act, 1984 PA 192, MCL 338.971 to 338.988.
Possess a current license as an architect or engineer under the provisions of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.
As a project manager, superintendent, supervisor, or foreman actively engaged in general building construction.
As a licensed or registered building inspector from other states, Canada or other recognized countries with inspection experience in general building construction and who holds a master or certified building official certificate obtained from the international code council (ICC), defined as an inspector by the building officials and inspectors' registration act, 1986 PA 54, MCL 338.2301 to 338.2313.

A person who has obtained a degree or certificate in a recognized curriculum from an institution of higher education in a construction related field shall…