HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding & Zoning Inspector Job Description 11 09 2018CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
BUILDING & ZONING INSPECTOR
Supervised By: Building Official/Zoning Administrator
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Building Official/Zoning Administrator, performs a variety of
administrative and technical functions involved in the administration and enforcement of
building, zoning and related codes, including assisting in the maintenance of City owned
buildings. Reviews residential construction plans, conducts rental property inspections,
field inspections and coordinates inspection activities with trade inspectors.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be
expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Reviews or inspects plans, specifications and blueprints of new buildings under
construction or the remodeling of existing buildings for compliance with codes and
ordinances. Recommends issuance of permit applications for construction or
remodeling.
2. Travels to construction sites and inspects work-in-progress, from initial building
foundation to final approval. Assures conformity to all applicable codes and
ordinances.
3. Examines material content and evaluates work methods. Seeks voluntary
compliance if irregularities are found and issues instructions for correction.
4. Prepares non-compliance documentation and assembles related data for possible
legal action.
5. Interprets, explains and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to
architects, engineers, contractors, developers, the public and municipal officials
relating to building and zoning matters.
6. Prepares and maintains records of permits, inspections, complaints and
investigations. Utilizes a digital camera and assorted testing equipment to
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document inspection findings. Enters inspection reports and data into
computerized building department inspections database.
7. Reviews and researches codes and ordinances, including prior case actions and
interpretations.
8. Prepares summary reports of activities, inspections and cases of non-compliance.
Confers with the Building Official/Zoning Administrator on non-compliance cases
and may assist in preparing for litigation.
9. Conducts preliminary inspections on rental properties, rehabilitation projects, and
determines corrective actions needed and inspection procedures.
10. Works in cooperation with trade inspectors on matters of integrated and common
concern.
11. As directed, assists in the maintenance of City-owned buildings.
12. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and
minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in building inspection and related code enforcement.
• State of Michigan certification as a Building Inspector.
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ability to maintain one throughout employment.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
• Skill in interpreting, applying, and enforcing applicable codes and ordinances.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite
applications and software specific to the department, and the ability to master
new technologies.
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• Ability to perform visual reviews of permit applications and blueprints, and
inspections of construction sites.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative
and resourcefulness when dealing with builders, architects, property owners,
planners, other governmental agencies and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in
writing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk,
climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The
employee is frequently required to communicate by telephone, read regular and small
print, use limited mobility in an office setting and view and prepare documents and
reports. The employee is required to sit, stoop and crawl as necessary to observe building
components. The employee must lift or push/pull items objects of up to 50 lbs. without
assistance. Accommodation will be made, if needed, for employees required to lift or
move objects that exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and
outdoors and regularly travels between work sites using a motor vehicle. The noise level in
the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
November 9, 2018