What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Housing Inspector position at Southfield, City of (MI)?
This position is open to current TPOAM career employees only until April 27, 2025.
Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews and testing.• Perform initial, annual, and special inspections of single and multi-family rental units, properties and buildings to ensure compliance with City ordinances and IPMC.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, managers, and local agents to identify ordinance violations and outline corrective actions.
• Interpret and explain local building and property maintenance regulations.
• Investigate complaints, conduct follow-up inspections, and issue violation notices as necessary.
• Document deficiencies, prepare detailed inspection reports, and maintain records using BS&A and Microsoft software. Ensure all documentation is suitable for court proceedings.
• Represent the City in court by testifying on violations of building and property maintenance regulations.
• Respond to questions and interact courteously with the public, property owners, agents, tenants, and colleagues to address and resolve complaints effectively.
• Stay informed about updates to housing codes and ordinances and implement appropriate changes to inspection processes.
• Assist and work under the direct supervision of the Property Code Compliance Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Associates degree or equivalent sufficient for maintaining records and reports at a level necessary for use in court.
• One to two years full time work experience in residential or commercial construction, property management or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to apply the following is desired: 1) applicable laws, standards, zoning ordinances, IPMC and building codes relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; 2) methods, materials, and techniques used in building design and construction; and 3) inspection methods, practices, and techniques pertaining to building and zoning matters in a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and BS&A software and the ability to navigate through internet resources.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and computer records.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently without close supervision; Ability to maintain a professional demeanor; be courteous, respectful and sensitive to the importance of confidentiality at all times.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to compose tactful correspondence and maintain detailed records;
• Sufficient analytical, cognitive and physical skills to effectively perform the essential functions of the position in the stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License and meet the City's driving record standards.
• Ability to obtain or possess Act 407 Building Inspector registration a plus.
• Obtain ICC certification within 1 year from date of hire.
The selection process will include a review of the applicant's qualifications, driving record and criminal history check, a written examination, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.
City of Southfield Driving Standards link: City of Southfield
Please check your email inbox, spam and junk folders for important communication regarding your hiring status. If you unsubscribe from emails, you will not receive notices to schedule interviews and testing.
• Communicate professionally with property owners, managers, and local agents to identify ordinance violations and outline corrective actions.
• Interpret and explain local building and property maintenance regulations.
• Investigate complaints, conduct follow-up inspections, and issue violation notices as necessary.
• Document deficiencies, prepare detailed inspection reports, and maintain records using BS&A and Microsoft software. Ensure all documentation is suitable for court proceedings.
• Represent the City in court by testifying on violations of building and property maintenance regulations.
• Respond to questions and interact courteously with the public, property owners, agents, tenants, and colleagues to address and resolve complaints effectively.
• Stay informed about updates to housing codes and ordinances and implement appropriate changes to inspection processes.
• Assist and work under the direct supervision of the Property Code Compliance Supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• One to two years full time work experience in residential or commercial construction, property management or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to apply the following is desired: 1) applicable laws, standards, zoning ordinances, IPMC and building codes relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; 2) methods, materials, and techniques used in building design and construction; and 3) inspection methods, practices, and techniques pertaining to building and zoning matters in a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and BS&A software and the ability to navigate through internet resources.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and computer records.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently without close supervision; Ability to maintain a professional demeanor; be courteous, respectful and sensitive to the importance of confidentiality at all times.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to compose tactful correspondence and maintain detailed records;
• Sufficient analytical, cognitive and physical skills to effectively perform the essential functions of the position in the stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License and meet the City's driving record standards.
• Ability to obtain or possess Act 407 Building Inspector registration a plus.
• Obtain ICC certification within 1 year from date of hire.
City of Southfield Driving Standards link: City of Southfield
Salary : $57,196 - $81,628
