Job Description
West Bloomfield Township is accepting applications for:
Position: Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer
Union: TPOA
Department: Planning & Development Services Pay Level: 6.0
Salary: $63,960.00 - $86,278.hours per week)
General Summary:
Conducts on-site inspections at various locations throughout the Township to ensure full compliance with state and local building codes for new construction, additions and alterations with plans approved by the Building department. Assist contractors and the general public with information regarding construction and building code related matters.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma (or equivalent) and additional coursework in building construction and general computer skills.
Four years’ experience in the building trades or four years as an active licensed builder or any journeyman/master’s license in the building trades.
Act 54 certification – Building Inspector/Plan Examiner
Representative Duties and Responsibilities which may be considered Essential Function(s):
Clerical
- Answers: phones, inquiries concerning building codes, inspection procedures and state complaints.
- Enters: inspection data into databases.
Technical
- Advises: contractors, citizens and management on township requirements for building code compliance, construction procedures, completing applications and corrections to gain compliance to meet required standards.
- Review: permit plans and building plans.
- Approves: on-site conditions for certificates of occupancy.
- Consults: with management concerning violations or other programs.
- Coordinates: issues with contractors, residents, engineering during construction process or complaints.
- Inspects: / re-inspects sites for compliance with state and local building codes, approved plans and specifications.
- Investigates: citizen and other complaints regarding violations of building, zoning, and housing complaints.
- Issues: violation notices for non-compliance with building codes or plan violations.
- Prepares: reports on building inspection matters as required.
Special Items
- May perform the duties of other inspection personnel in the department as assigned.
- May be assigned unique tasks to the department within the competency level of the other tasks described in this document
- The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Performs other related duties as required.
- Attends classes to maintain Act 54 certification.
Basic Qualifications
- Education – high school graduation and additional coursework in building construction
and general computer skills.
- Experience - four years experience in the building trades or four years as an active
licensed builder or any journeyman/master’s license in the building trades.
- Special Qualifications – Act 54 certification. [Building Inspector / Plan Examiner]
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria. Additional experience or education may be substituted on a two for one basis to meet minimum requirements. See ADA requirements for additional requirements.
Equipment and Tools Used:
Automobiles, blueprints, diagrams, federal, state and local code books, tape measures, camera
and personal computers.
Abilities:
Math - An understanding of percentages, fractions, ratios, rates, measurements and calculations
is required.
Reading - Ability to read and comprehend moderately complex manuals and instructions
provided by vendors in support of equipment, hardware and tools. Ability to read blueprints and
maps, building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical schematic drawings.
Writing - Ability to write complex instructions and communicate problems, procedures for
supervision or citizens.
Speaking - Ability to clearly communicate information and questions related to all aspects of the
job in person and over the phone using correct English.
Physical Requirements: (considered moderate work/occasionally heavy)
Lifting - up to 30 pounds on an occasional basis.
Moving - ability to transfer/push materials up to 100 lbs by pushing.
Movement - Ability to maneuver as necessary to inspect materials, buildings, and facilities.
Kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing required.
Walking - frequently; Standing - frequently; Sitting – occasionally; Riding in vehicle -
frequently
Use of hands - frequently
Reaching - frequently
Vision - near and far vision required, color vision required.
Hearing - must be able to hear and understand normal speech in same room and on phone.
Environment and Hazards:
Noise – moderate equipment noise frequently, not requiring ear protection.
Electrical hazards - rarely. Caustic chemicals – rarely.
Extreme outdoor temperatures - occasionally. Moving equipment hazards - occasionally.
Dangerous persons - no. Weapons - no.
Atmosphere hazards - rarely. Biohazards – rarely.
High Pressure Lines – rarely. Slip Hazards – occasionally.
Dust – occasionally. Heights – frequently.
Traffic hazards – occasionally. Building hazards – occasionally.
Benefits:
We have a generous benefit package that includes Blue Cross medical, prescription, dental, vision, short/long term disability, $50,000 life insurance, 12% employer 401 (a), and MERS retirement healthcare savings plan. In addition, we provide paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holidays. Applications can be found on our website at or at the Human Resources Department, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Applicants must complete an employment application to be considered for this position. Resumes alone are not sufficient.
Salary/Compensation: $63,960 - $86,278 per year
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Job Tags
Temporary work, For contractors, Local area