Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Prepare and review plans and specifications, perform skilled inspection of residential, commercial, and/or industrial demolition, acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction projects undertaken by the City’s Community Development Program, its sub-recipients and contractors to assure compliance with the City's Ordinances, the Community Development Program's regulations, and quality workmanship.  Assist in carrying out Community Development Program policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is under the general direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development.  The employee is expected to exercise mature and independent judgment in developing work methods and carrying out assignments.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following:

 Evaluate properties proposed for rehabilitation, acquisition, demolition, or new construction to determine if the proposed activity meets program requirements and if the proposed activity is economically feasible to complete.
 Prepare plans and specifications for proposed rehabilitation/alterations, to assure compliance with the City's Ordinances and the Community Development Program's regulations.
 Inspect Community Development projects in progress and upon completion to assure compliance with the City's Ordinances, the Community Development Program's regulations, and to assure the quality of work performed and materials used.
 Provide information and assistance to contractors, homeowners AND developers, regarding specific projects and general Program activities and policies.
 Assist in carrying out Community Development Program policies and procedures.
 Review bids, quotes, contracts, loans and grants and make recommendations regarding cost reasonableness.
 Review invoices regarding release of payment.
 Mediate disputes this includes arbitrating questions regarding quality, quantity, and price of materials and labor.
 Maintain records and prepare detailed reports regarding inspections, complaints, violations and project status.
 Work in cooperation with Heating, Electrical, Plumbing, Zoning and Fire Inspectors.
 Perform related work as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

 Considerable knowledge of practices as related to construction methods, techniques and materials.
 Considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret City building ordinances.
 Ability to analyze structural designs to determine structural safety.
 Ability to detect structural and other faults and to determine quality of workmanship.
 Considerable knowledge of and ability to prepare, understand and work with specifications, blueprints and drawings.
 Ability to prepare comprehensive reports in connection with inspections, complaints and violations of ordinances, project status and program policies.
 Considerable knowledge of materials, tools, methods and techniques used in building construction work.
 Considerable knowledge of possible dangers and hazards arising from faulty construction work.
 Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
 Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and other employees.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Graduation from a standard high school or G.E.D.
  o    Diploma or official, sealed transcripts REQUIRED with application
• Four (4) years of experience in building construction work.
• Must possess and maintain a Residential Builder’s License through the State of Michigan.
• Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan. Driving record must meet city standards for insurability.

Pay rate:  $74,719/year - $84,228/year (After 5 years)

Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and sick time.

Apply:        Warren City Hall-Human Resources #410
One City Square, Warren, MI  48093

Office is open weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
You may apply in person, by mail or by fax.
Our fax number is 586-574-0770.

Deadline:  August 20, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please print the following forms required for application, print:

• Application
• Full-time Release Info. Agreement form
• EEO form
• Drug Testing Policy and Procedure Statement
• Drug Free Workplace Policy

If you have any questions, please call our office at 586-574-4670