Building Inspector

$67,724.80 - $75,670.40 Annually 

• Starting Salary: $67,724.80 
• After Six Months of Successful Employment:  $69,035.20
• After One Year of Successful Employment: $72,072.00 
• 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.  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; answer 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. Examples include:

• Inspects existing buildings for possible building, electrical, plumbing and heating code violations
• Prepares inspection reports
• Investigates 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

1. Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and 
2. Possess a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate; and 
3. Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record; and 
4. 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 
5. Have ACT 407 State Registration as Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer or be able to become registered within six 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.

BUILDING INSPECTOR

• Must have 4 years of experience actively engaged in the construction business; if you are a licensed residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor, please include a copy of your license; however, simply holding a license does not qualify an applicant for registration. See Rule R 408.30037.
• Possess a license as an architect or engineer with the State of Michigan; a copy of the license must be included
• Up to 2 years may be considered for completion of a recognized curriculum in a construction related field. (1 year, 2,080 hours for an Associate Degree; 2 years, for a Bachelor’s Degree) A copy of the degree must be provided.
• 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 Skilled Trades Regulation Act, 2016 PA 407. 
• Work experience related to structural carpentry, structural masonry, structural steel erection, and structural concrete construction, or a person who oversees general building construction can be considered. 
• The following are examples of supporting documentation of work experience, which must be submitted with the application:
  • Building permits & inspection reports (if self-employed).
  • Letters of reference stating the type of work performed and the amount of time spent on each project.
  • Letters from employers on company letterhead and signed by an authorized company representative stating job duty, percentage of time spent on each duty, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. Please note: Character references cannot be considered towards work experience.
    
    

NOTE:  Preference will be given to applicants with additional state of Michigan ACT 407 certification in electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing classifications.

NOTE:  Original licenses, certifications, college transcripts, high school diploma or GED must be submitted at time of interview.

NOTE:  The applicant, at their own expense, must pass the state certification for building inspector and plan reviewer within six months from date of hire.  Failure to do so shall be cause for dismissal.

PARTS OF EXAMINATION AND WEIGHTS

NOTE:  In the event the number of qualified applicants exceeds ten, an evaluation will be made of the applicants and the ten applicants with the most appropriate combination of experience and training will be invited to the interview. Candidates must pass the interview to be placed on the eligible list.
NOTE:  In the event the number of qualified applicants is three or less, the interview panel will be waived.

• Construction methods and techniques, and have some knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating codes
• Safety standards applicable to building construction materials and methods
• All phases of the standard procedures used in building installation and repair
• City building, zoning and fire ordinances

• Detect structural and material faults in such areas as timber and soil capacities, steel and frame specifications and concrete standards
• Analyze plans, specifications and other building data
• Prepare and maintain records, reports, specifications and other data
• Initiate and complete necessary court actions
• Deal courteously and tactfully with others
• Process code enforcement procedures to insure compliance
• Adapt and improve methods and procedures used in performing assignments

• The detection of violations in all phases of the building trades
  
  

NOTE:  At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a pre-employment medical examination conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Livonia.

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list to fill current, future, regular, and/or temporary vacancies.

HOW       TO        APPLY:  Applications can be completed anytime online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livonia. If work experience and/or specific skills are listed as qualifications, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to describe their experience and/or skills sufficiently in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application so that it may be determined if they meet the stated qualifications. Applicants who do not comply will be disqualified from further consideration. Attachments or resumes are not accepted in place of completing the information requested on the official application. Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the next steps in the examination process.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a six-month probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.