Code Enforcement

Job Description

Job description
Salary:  Hourly Based on Experience
Location : 3800 Lapeer Rd, MI
Job Type: Part-Time
Department: Township Supervisor / Building Official
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Township Supervisor or Building Official performs a variety of tasks involved in property maintenance code enforcement in accordance with the Township's Building and Housing Code, Registration, Licensing and Inspections Ordinance, the International Property Maintenance Code and other guidelines. Responsible for the enforcement and compliance of Township codes and ordinances - achieving abatement of violations through a defined procedure. Responds to citizen complaints and takes appropriate action for problem resolution.

Essential Job Functions

 

1. As code enforcement officer, investigates complaints of code enforcement issues and follows through with warnings and correction notices. Performs follow-up inspections.
2. Issues court citations and follow-up with court appearances. Maintains all documentation pertaining to code enforcement.
3. Performs pro-active code enforcement and identifies violations and unsafe conditions.
4. Verifies property location and ownership through an appropriate search of public records and databases.
5. Maintains records of all contacts and actions taken on each inspection. Maintains a tracking system for deadlines for code enforcement activity.
6. Performs related office work essential to the completion of the inspection process. Processes and files a variety of forms, applications, documents and records in accordance with department procedures.
7. Responds to information requests by phone and in person. Researches and responds to questions regarding, signage, fences, property maintenance and other areas of responsibility.
8. Prepares periodic reports from various databases.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications

Requirements include:

 

• High school diploma and one year of experience in building, rental inspections, construction management, code enforcement, property maintenance, building maintenance and repair or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Ability to address all work situations in a professional, tactful and courteous manner and resolve and reduce conflicts in confrontational situations.
• Able to speak and write in a clear and businesslike manner.
• Able to learn and apply applicable ordinances.
• Generally familiar with Township’s geography and neighborhoods, and able to learn locations of all streets.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with the public in a variety of cooperative and contentious situations.
• Ability to handle the stress of dealing with irate property owners or occupants.
• Ability to use basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, fax and computer with applicable software applications, photographic, audio and video equipment and specialized code enforcement database software.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to communicate by telephone, read regular and small print, use limited mobility in an office setting and view and prepare documents and reports. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop and crawl as necessary. The employee is required to climb ladders and uneven terrain. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools, and must be able to use fingers to use a keyboard.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors, and must be able to tolerate working in changing weather conditions. The job requires travel by car to work sites. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.