Job Description
Salary : $65,253.00 - $77,926.00 Annually
Location : 1120 Monroe Ave NW Suite 300 Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 169-0326
Department: Code Compliance
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing Date: 3/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to conduct independent inspections of properties for housing, nuisance, zoning, and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes pertinent to the function of housing and property maintenance enforcement. Ensures compliance with structural, health, safety, standards, identifies violations, issues verbal and written orders to property owners. Provides referrals to other departments when appropriate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Conducts independent inspections of properties for housing, nuisance, zoning, and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes
- Prepares written orders citing code violations, posts violation notices, writes case reports for documentation, prepares warning letters.
- Determines if structures should be condemned, calculates relocation fees for residential rental cases, issues notices to landlord, verifies security and posts condemnation notices
- Prepares notice of complaint for property owner, verifies property ownership, reviews any open case files, and determines housing, nuisance, zoning and building maintenance code violations or other assigned codes
- Conducts re-inspections of code violations, makes determinations regarding case closing, extensions, continuation of enforcement, and relocation fees. Handles disposition of funds
- Prepares code violation cases for court, collects evidence, photographs violations, prepares legal documents and case history information, confers with city attorney, obtains criminal warrants or issues municipal civil infraction, and testifies in court
- Prepares and processes work orders for city vendor to correct code violations, inspects work completed by vendor, authorizes payment to vendor
- Maintains organized case records, inspection results and prepares reports
- Communicates with court officials, probation department, city attorney's office, community agencies, neighborhood associations, tenants, property owners and general public
- Attends meetings with inspections appeal board, presents status report on property violations, progress of repairs
- Assists with training of compliance officers
- Provides appropriate enforcement action until compliance is achieved
- Performs related work as required
Minimum Training and Experience Required Education and Experience - High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
-AND-
- At least two (2) years of code enforcement or related work experience
-OR-
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications - International Code Council Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector or obtained within 6 months of employment.
- International Code Council Zoning Inspector, or obtained within 12 months of employment.
Other Information We Offer: - Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note :
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma (or GED equivalent)?
02
Do you possess two (2) years of experience in code enforcement or related work experience?
03
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "No", please write N/A.
04
Do you possess an International Code Compliance (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment?
05
Do you possess an International Code Compliance (ICC) Zoning Inspector certification or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment?
Required Question
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Work at office, Relocation, Trial period, Flexible hours