Code Enforcement Inspector

Description

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Representative Job Duties

• Assist Southfield residents and businesses in their compliance with City ordinances and codes. Develop creative solutions to difficult and recurring violations; exercise independent judgment in dealing with residents and businesses and resolving issues in the field.
• Routinely inspect assigned area; meet with violators to establish compliance efforts, investigate complaints, and initiate actions to enforce compliance with City Code and Ordinances.
• Provides educational outreach and assistance to the public in resolving ordinance violations.
• Prepare reports, forms, statistics, letters, citations, invoices, and other documentation to maintain files and records. Maintain systematic review and follow-up on violations and pending abatements.
• Attend and speak at neighborhood association meetings outside of normal work hours. Provide relevant information to the public regarding Code Enforcement, Ordinances, compliance questions, etc.
• Provide court testimony and present gathered evidence for unabated violations.
• Other related duties as needed.
  
  

Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in relevant code and/or enforcement activities sufficient to produce knowledge of governmental operations, court procedures, and/or inspection techniques.
• Must have extensive public contact experience and skills necessary to encourage cooperation and compliance; requires highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and co-workers.
• Requires sufficient analytical, cognitive, and physical skills to successfully accomplish essential functions in stated environment, with or without accommodation.
• Must have good driving record based on City’s driving standards and valid Driver's License. Link for driving standards: City of Southfield
• Involves year-round exposure to variable weather conditions and exposure to hazards associated with field inspections of construction projects, irregular terrain, and vacant property, and with regular vehicle operation.
  
  

Supplemental Information

The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience, criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the selection process must be passed before the applicant will be considered for advancement to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

Overview

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees

Defined Benefit SERS

1.5% Multiplier for all years of service

3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement

10 Years Vesting

5% Employee Contribution

Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare

3% 401 a City Contribution

3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)

5 Year Vesting Schedule

https://www.missionsq.org/

Retirement Health Savings

Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.

https://www.healthcare.gov/

5 years of years of service: 50% vested

6 years of service: 75% vested

7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance MetLife

Benefits

The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

AFSCME 329 : 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance

Medical Elections

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)

Community Blue PPO 10

Community Blue PPO 12

Community Blue PPO 15

HAP HMO

Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.

Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.

COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.

Retirement Savings Account

Supplemental

MissionSquare 457b

or T. Rowe Price 457b

Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.

Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.

Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.

Supplemental

Tuition Reimbursement

75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.

Residency Bonus

Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.

Fire and Police Excluded

Supplemental

MetLife

Voluntary Term Life and ADD

Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.

AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton dennis_patton@us.aflac.com.

Supplemental

EAP Ulliance

Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.

FMLA

Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.

Supplemental

FSA & Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.

Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.

Renew Annually, it’s not automatic.

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