Job Location : Lansing,MI, USA
The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a Lead Housing Inspector Manager. This role will provide work direction and supervision to a team consisting of Administrative clerical, Premise Officers, and Code Enforcement Officers. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in effectively leading a team, assisting with budgetary responsibilities, navigating legal processes, communicating with the public and stakeholders, in addition to maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefit package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, and sick leave.*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING: *Must be certified by the International Code Council as Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and Zoning Inspector. AACE certification accepted.Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license. City vehicles will be provided during standard operating hours.NFPA Inspector I certification preferred * OR * must obtain within one (1) year of employment.*IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING: *Associate degree in Building Trades, Construction Management, Planning, or a related field; ANDFive (5) years of experience in code enforcement or building inspection.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Three(3) years of supervisory experience, preferred.General computer skills required.Must be able to use a laptop computer in a mobile environment.*ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: *Monitors red-tagged (unsafe structures), maintains statistical information regarding the tagged properties and prepares monthly billing information.Prepares and submits statistical data, and budget information to manager. Provides information at budget hearings.Prepares cases for submittal to Demolition Hearing Officers. Attends Demolition hearings and City Council Committee meetings regarding demolition cases. Assists with the preparation of legal documents for submittal to the City Attorney's Office.Responds to citizen complaints regarding conflicts with Code and Premise Officers. Resolves disputes regarding billing statements received by citizens. Prepares documentation for claims review, attends claims review committee meetings and Public Safety meetings as needed.Orders unsafe structures to be vacated at the direction of the Code Enforcement Manager.Assist the Code Manager in preparing and writing job specifications and contract bids, request for proposal (RFP), and monitors the City's outside grass, trash, and board-up contractors.Prepares resolutions for City Council in matters pertaining to Code Compliance. * * * FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ** *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) ###-####. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discriminati