Description

The City of the Village of Clarkston is seeking proposals for a contract Building Official / Administrator to manage all aspects of the City's Building Department, including application reviews, permit issuance, inspections, and code enforcement.

Requirements

A.     Services Required:

        Plan Reviews

        Permit Issuance / Inspection Scheduling

        Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing & Change of Occupancy Inspections

        Issuance of Certificate of Occupancies

        Monthly Reporting

        Document Retention

B.     Adherence to the State of Michigan Building Code/Michigan Residential Code:

        Conduct plan reviews for building permits with a thorough understanding of both Residential and Commercial Building, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Codes.

        Adhere to Historical ordinance requirements as outlined in the City Charter.

        Oversee permit issuance, inspections for compliance with State of Michigan Building and Residential Codes, Local Ordinances, and Fire Safety Code.

        Investigate complaints from residents, businesses, and local officials regarding potential work without permits and/or code violations.

C.    Code Enforcement:

        Issue Cease and Desist/Stop Work notices of violation, and citations as necessary, following due process and legal requirements established by the State of Michigan Residential and Building Code.

        Maintain communication with property/business owners to facilitate voluntary compliance.

        Follow-up on unresolved violations and initiate appropriate actions based on the State of Michigan Building Code.

D.    Administrative & Reporting Duties:

        Answer questions via phone, email & website regarding the requirements for permits.

        Maintain detailed records of inspections, violations, permit history, and document retention through the City’s BS&A application.

        Provide monthly reports to City officials on permit activities and inspections.

E.     Community Education & Engagement:

Educate residents and businesses about State codes and compliance expectations through articles in the paper or other City correspondences.

Provide guidance and support to property owners to facilitate compliance.

F.      Building Official and Inspector Qualifications:

Responsible for maintaining the appropriate license and certification from the State of Michigan to conduct plan reviews and site inspections.

        Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and best practices in maintaining compliance.

        Strong communication and customer service skills for interactions with the public including training in conflict resolution.