Seasonal Code Enforcement Officer

SAFEbuilt • Muskegon, MI

18h

About The Position

Seasonal Code Enforcement Officer - Athens, MI Position will run from April 1st to October 31st Full Time Position of 30 hours/week SAFEbuilt has the technical expertise to provide Community Development services, but the reason for our success is our people. Over 1600 experts make up our team from across the country, with experience in a full range of professional services and skills. Each Team member values integrity, improvement, service, teamwork, and respect. These Core Values are the foundation of positive relationships among coworkers, our clients, residents, and anyone invested in the continued success of their community. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Code Enforcement Officer to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunities for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens and elected officials; Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to make presentations
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain City codes and site plans, maps and work plans
• Good driving record
• Building/construction knowledge preferred
• Experience in enforcement, security, compliance-related work including investigating allegations, conducting research and resolving complaints, concerns or conflicts
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Mobility & Movement: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas. Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
• Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details. Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection. Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
• Work Environment: Work performed in both office and field settings. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain). Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Nice To Haves

• Building/construction knowledge preferred
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and investigates allegations of violations of Municipal, Land Development and Property Maintenance Codes to determine validity of complaints and the appropriate course of action to mitigate issues.
• Notification of issues given in writing, by phone, in person and electronically.
• Schedules and performs systematic property maintenance inspections to maintain or achieve minimum property standards.
• Prepares records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspections.
• Compiles documentation for and issues summons.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more.
• SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed