SAFEbuilt · 5 hours ago
Building Inspector Building Official
Tuscola County, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelSAFEbuilt is a company that provides Community Development services with a focus on integrity and teamwork. They are seeking a talented and experienced Building Inspector/Building Official to ensure code compliance and deliver high levels of customer service while managing various responsibilities in the building department.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements
Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department
Assists in the development and administration of department and division goals, objectives, policies and procedures
Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client
Prepares program budget and monitors work to ensure that funds and staff time are used effectively and efficiently; analyzes work flow, assignments, priorities and staffing levels
Analyzes, reviews, and prepares code amendments or supplements
Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential
Qualification
Required
Building Inspector and Plans Examiner licenses required
Inspection, plan review, and building official experience required
Valid driver's license with a good driving record required
Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements
Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department
Assists in the development and administration of department and division goals, objectives, policies and procedures
Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client
Prepares program budget and monitors work to ensure that funds and staff time are used effectively and efficiently; analyzes work flow, assignments, priorities and staffing levels
Analyzes, reviews, and prepares code amendments or supplements
Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential
Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures
Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exercise initiative and display independent judgment
Be self-directed and self-motivated
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment)
Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting
Work performed in both office and field settings
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain)
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region
Preferred
Building Official license preferred
Client and team management experience in a building department setting is a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
A company car and fuel coverage
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses
Company
SAFEbuilt
Safebuilt is a provider of community development services for local governments and public agencies.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-11-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Mike McCurdie
President/CEO
William Brown
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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