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Building Code Inspector E11

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job Description

The Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) is filling a Building Code Inspector E11 position primarily serving in Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Gratiot and/or Montcalm counties.

This position is responsible for the inspection of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and standards; perform complaint investigations; assist in the review of local enforcing agencies as part of a Performance Evaluation team; perform plan review for residential and small commercial projects.

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Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, metrics, employee development and diversity and inclusion.

LARA Career Opportunities (michigan.gov)

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Six years of experience in general building construction as a contractor, skilled trades worker, a person in charge of structural construction, or a combination thereof, including two years of experience as a journey-level, structural, construction, skilled trades worker (such as a carpenter, bricklayer/mason, structural steel worker, etc.).

Alternate Education and Experience

Possession of a license as an architect or professional engineer issued by the State of Michigan may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements And Information

Upon appointment, individuals must meet the requirements of Act 407 of 2016 and become registered as a building inspector and plan reviewer.

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.

See Individual Position Descriptions For Other Requirements.

View the entire job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/BuildingCodeInspector.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.



State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

BLCDISP – Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

  • Yes
  • No

02

BLCDISPE – Do you possess one of the following? At least six years of experience in general building construction as a contractor, skilled trades worker, a person in charge of structural construction, or a combination thereof, including two years of experience as a journey-level, structural, construction, skilled trades worker (such as a carpenter, bricklayer/mason, structural steel worker, etc.); OR a license as an architect or professional engineer issued by the State of Michigan.

  • Yes
  • No

03

BLCDISP - Do you possess a valid Michigan driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

04

If you selected Other Job Posting, Veteran’s Organization, or Employee Referral in the previous question, please identify the source or employee name for which you learned of this opportunity. If referred by a LARA employee but prefer not to name them, you may simply write, “LARA Employee Referral”.

  • Required Question

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