The City of Wyoming, located southwest of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hiring a Housing Inspector for its building inspections department. Nicole Hofert, Director of Community and Economic Development, leads the department. The position involves health, safety, property maintenance, building construction, and zoning code inspections within the city.
Main duties include responding to public inquiries, conducting field inspections, identifying code violations, and preparing reports. Candidates should be able to use electronic field tablets, have strong observation skills, and demonstrate good customer service and communication. The job also requires working under pressure, using independent judgment, and maintaining a positive attitude. Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration as an Act 54 construction inspector with the State of Michigan. Bilingual skills are helpful but not required.
About 60% of the work is code enforcement, and 40% is electrical inspections. The position offers a benefits package, including a four-day work week (Monday through Thursday), paid leave, a 12% employer-paid retirement plan, health insurance with no deductible, and employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance. The city also provides ongoing education, training, and free access to an Employee Assistance Program…