NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Supervising Building Inspector - Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED)
Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $89K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED), which focuses on ensuring public safety and compliance with building codes. The Supervising Building Inspector is responsible for overseeing inspection activities, training staff, and ensuring adherence to city regulations.
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Responsibilities
Plan, direct and review work assignments of employees
Instruct, direct and train staff on requirements, policies, procedures and best practices for provision of departmental services
Coordinate inspection activities with city departments, utility companies, contractors and property owners
Review and approve building construction plans and specifications for compliance with City building code and ordinance requirements
Review, verify, approve and issue building code clearances and violation notices
Conduct special investigations on building conditions or proposed modification changes and prepare reports on recommendations and findings
Prepare documentation and represent the department before relevant bodies and agencies regarding the disposition of property, as required
Assist in preparing and revising codes, ordinances, regulations, and departmental electronic plan review policies and procedures
Consult with engineering and Law Department staff on engineering and legal matters
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding building defects
Respond to customer inquiries regarding policies and procedures
Prepare reports on inspection activities
Evaluate the work of supervised staff and makes recommendations for improvement
Recommend and administer established disciplinary procedures, and approve time off
Qualification
Required
High School graduation or G.E.D. required
Four (4) years of building inspection experience
Successful applicants certified to positions in this class must acquire and maintain registration as a Building Inspector as required by Skilled Trades Regulatory Act, 2016 PA 407, Rule R. 408-30037 of State of Michigan Public Acts 1986
Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis, a valid State of Michigan Operator License is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Experience includes one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
Company
NEOGOV
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Funding
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