Inspection Services Manager

This position manages the plan review and inspection services for the City; verifies and ensures proper plan reviews and on-site field inspections of properties are performed in compliance with the approved construction documents, adopted codes, and ordinances of the City; safeguards public health, safety and general welfare. This position works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director.

This position manages the plan review and inspection services for the City; verifies and ensures proper plan reviews and on-site field inspections of properties are performed in compliance with the approved construction documents, adopted codes, and ordinances of the City; safeguards public health, safety and general welfare. This position works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.

• Schedules staff to maintain levels and adequate coverage while allowing for time off. Manages all time off requests.
• Directs the work of and manages the plan reviews and inspections of staff. Assists with interviewing and the selection of new employees. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Provides assistance and answers questions, gives advice and recommendations to staff.
• Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
• Provides technical assistance and interprets codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Coordinates, reviews and monitors plan reviews and inspection service activities. Ensures all programs operate within regulatory compliance.
• Performs peer review functions for compliance with building codes, ordinances, regulations and division quality control program for plan reviews.
• Conducts comprehensive audits on plan reviews per the departments IAS Audit policy. Maintains records for any minor or major errors for IAS.
• Conducts random site visits to construction sites to confer with contractors regarding Inspectors and Building Department personnel for quality control purposes.
• Assigns complaints to Inspectors for investigation and assures follow through with compliance per the department’s policy/procedure.
• Ensures compliance with safe working standards and practices.
• Represents the Building Department at court proceedings and public meetings as needed.
• Oversees the code enforcement process by reviewing compliance records, issuing warning and citations, escalating court appearance tickets to department leadership prior to legal action.
• Coordinates fleet maintenance and repairs with the Fleet Division.
• Addresses public inquires.
• Performs inspections and plan review functions as needed.
• Provides monthly reports to the Deputy Director & Director on highlights of the inspection team.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Acts as back-up for Deputy Director and the Director as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree in construction or a closely related field or two (2) years of related college course work; AND
• Five (5) years work experience in building inspections/plan reviews.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Registration with the State of Michigan under Act 407 as a Building Official, Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer as determined by the State of Michigan
• International Code Council (ICC) certified Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Plan Reviewer and Commercial Plan Reviewer or the ability to become certified within (3) years of hire date.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license with no more than 4 points currently…