Code Enforcement Officer

Salary : $48,691.39 - $72,511.63 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00255
Department: ECON DEV & PLN
Division: Code Compliance
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Advertisement
The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is excited to announce a job opening for a Code Enforcement Officer that would love to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to use their knowledge in construction and building trades and build on their experience. This position ensures that properties within the City of Lansing housing, signing, and zoning are in compliance with the City's ordinances.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: The City of Lansing reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements.

• Associates Degree in Building Trades, Construction Management, Planning or a related field
• AND Three (3) years of experience in the field of Planning or Residential Construction
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Basic computer skills required- must be able to use a lap top computer in a mobile environment.

• Must possess or complete designation as an ICC Certified Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector within two (2) years of employment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Course work in a building trade preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the individual through assistance or on their own to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, balance, handle, finger, talk, listen and have visual acuity.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OF POSITION:
Office, vehicle and outside environment.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
The essential position functions listed below do not include all functions, which may be found in this position as duties, and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified at any time.

• Inspects properties to ensure compliance with the City's, housing, sign and zoning ordinances.
• Provides general information to the public verbally and in writing as a result of conducting inspections to ensure enforcement of regulations and ordinances regarding zoning of property, zoning application procedures and sign ordinance application procedures.
• Investigates sub-standard housing conditions relating to trash, rubbish and weeds by observing and interpreting information.
• Prepares inspection reports and certifications and licenses.
• Attends neighborhood group meetings, informs neighborhood groups of problem in area and explains what standards will and will not allow.
• Establishes systematic methods for inspection and re-examination of structures, property, and signs.
• Issues violation and correction notices for code conformance.
• May order hazardous buildings to be vacated and hazardous signs to be removed.
• Maintains files and prepares reports.
• Testifies in court.
• Answers inquiries from the general public relating to housing, zoning, building code and sign violations.

Application Special Instructions
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Attach copy of resume, cover letter, and verification of education/Licenses/certifications
The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

• The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, retirement, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
• The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.
• The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

01
Identify your highest level of education

• None
• Highschool/GED
• One year or less of College
• Two years or less of College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree
• PhD
• Juris Doctorate

02
Identify your major or area of concentration
03
Do you have construction work experience?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of experience do you have in this area?

• No experience
• 1 year but less than 2
• 2 years but less than 3
• 3 years but less than 4
• 4 years but less than 5
• 5 or more years

05
Do you have construction management work experience?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have experience as a Building Inspector?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have coursework in building trades and/or construction industry?

• Yes
• No

09
List relevant coursework and/or trainings you have had in this area
10
Are you willing to prepare for the ICC Certification for Code Enforcement Officers within two (2) years of employment for Property Maintenance and Zoning Enforcement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question