Housing Inspector
Department: Community and Economic Development: Inspections
Department Head: Nicole Hofert, Director of Community and Economic Development
Date Posted: 02/20/2025
Date Closing: 03/10/2025
Wage: $30.72-$37.64 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming is seeking a Housing Inspector to perform health, safety, and property maintenance, building construction, and zoning code inspections within the City. Duties include, but are not limited to, responding to public inquiries, processing field inspections, identifying code violations, preparing correspondence, reports, and completing other office work as necessary. The ability to learn and efficiently utilize electronic field tablet technology is required. Qualified candidates must have good powers of observation, be able to work under pressure, have excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills, exercise independent judgment, and have the ability to maintain a positive attitude in all circumstances. The ability to traverse difficult terrain and work in inclement weather conditions is required.
Applicants must be registered or qualified for registration as an Act 54 construction inspector with State of Michigan. Bilingual skills helpful, but not required. Approximately 60% of the work performed will be related to code enforcement and 40% of the work performed will be related to electrical inspections.
This position offers a competitive base wage and a generous employee benefits package including:
- Four-day workweek (Monday - Thursday), 38 hours per week (full-time)
- Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free access to an employee assistance program
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children's museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
Consider joining the hard working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of Wyoming! We're looking for you!
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodations or other consideration in the application process, please notify our human resources department upon submittal of application by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.