Mechanical Code Inspector

* Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community.  We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government.  We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees.  Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

* Job Description:

Primary function of the job is to review construction plans and conduct field inspections of residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings to determine and secure compliance with Codes and Ordinances.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours. It will also require travel by the employee and may require the employee to travel in the employee's own vehicle.
** PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (may include but are not limited to the following)
* Enforces State and County codes, laws, and ordinances related to residential, commercial, and/or industrial buildings in assigned areas of responsibility.
* Inspects buildings, structures, and installations to determine compliance with applicable State code, County ordinance, and enforces codes/ordinances as necessary.
* Plans and organizes inspection routes.
* Issues field correction and violation notices.
* Reviews sealed drawings and plans and a variety of construction documents to ensure code compliance related to assigned area of responsibility. Approves and issues permits.
* Assists building owners, contractors, engineers, the public with information regarding code-related matters.
* Enters field report data into applicable computerized systems and maintains related files and documentations associated with field inspections.
* Prepare reports and documentation
* Participates in/on a variety of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information
** EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE** (minimum requirements)
* Graduation from high school or G.E.D. and completion of an approved apprentice program or equivalent training in assigned area of responsibility.
* Four to six years experience related to assigned area of responsibility.
** CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES** (minimum requirements)
* Journey license in a building trade required.
* Registered or provisionally registered as an Inspector and must complete training and update requirements for regular registration renewals pursuant to the Building Officials and Inspectors Registration Act.
* Requires a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.
** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** (legal or contractual pre-employment obligations and/or requirements, such as drug testing, background check, etc.)A background check may be required initially and periodically for an individual hired, transferred, reclassified, promoted, or currently working in this job. Appointment to or continued employment in this job is contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of a persons’ identity;

review of criminal conviction records; verification of educational degree, license, or certificate required for the position; review of Department of Motor Vehicles records;
Department of Justice fingerprint scan; and/or drug and alcohol testing as required and allowable by law. A satisfactory background check is defined as the absence of a criminal history record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant's or employee's suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.
** DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
** Work requires evaluating the relevance and importance of theories, concepts, and principles and developing different approaches or tactical plans to fit…