City of Flint - Position Descriptions

CITY OF FLINT
Position Description

Class Title:

Demolition Inspector

Job Code Number:

25-E-107

Effective Date:

2/24/2010

Bargaining Unit:

Local 1600

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Inspects structures to make monetary comparison of repair costs to rehabilitate existing structure versus demolition. Initiates demolition and condemnation proceedings of structures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of an employee of higher level who assigns and reviews work for effectiveness. Must be able and willing to frequently work alone in abandoned structures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Inspects old and dangerous structures, which may be subject to condemnation, especially for safety hazards.
2.	Makes reports on field inspections; obtains evidence and prepares reports of violations of the Flint City Code.
3.	Performs asbestos building inspections, including taking samples for laboratory testing, tracking results, and providing necessary reports for demolition activities.
4.	Estimates repair costs of structures for rehabilitation.
5.	Performs office duties and maintains records as directed by an employee of higher level who assigns and reviews work for effectiveness.
6.	Employee may frequently use a NIOSH approved respirator and other personal protection equipment in accordance with NESHAP and MIOSHA regulations.
7.	Performs air monitoring during demolition activities, including tracking results.
8.	Follows department policy and procedures in regards to all initiating proposed demolitions.
9.	Utilizes the BS&A Demolition Program, Microsoft Word and Excel software and Groupwise email system on a regular basis.
10.	Reviews with the supervisor cases that require initiating legal proceedings for violation of the municipal housing code or related municipal ordinances and regulations.
11.	In case of serious code violations, may take immediate action to remove occupants from residence.
12.	With assistance from outside agencies, takes necessary steps to temporarily relocate and provide proper custody and care of displaced persons.
13.	Provides information to owners, contractors and public regarding municipal housing codes and related municipal ordinances and regulations, particularly as it pertains to demolition.
14.	Investigates alleged violations and complaints of the municipal housing code and related municipal ordinances and regulations.
15.	Refers structures worthy of rehabilitation to appropriate Building Inspector. Proceeds as directed with homes that warrant demolition.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.	Three (3) years full-time paid work experience (obtained over a period of 10 years immediately preceding date of application). FOR THIS RECRUITMENT ONLY - 10 YEAR REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED
2.	Work experience must be in general building construction as a licensed contractor, skilled worker or supervisor in charge of construction, or combination of such described experience.
3.	Considerable knowledge of all types of building construction and of the standard practices, materials, and tools used in building construction.
4.	Knowledge of demolition policy and procedures.
5.	Knowledge of BS&A Demolition Program.
6.	Knowledge of International Property Maintenance Code.
7.	Knowledge of NESHAP and DEQ requirements.
8.	Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Software and Groupwise email system.
9.	Ability to make simple structural computations.
10.	Ability to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tactfulness.
11.	Ability to prepare written reports and/or computer generated reports and maintain records.
12.	Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and the general public.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.	Certified by the State of Michigan as an Asbestos Building Inspector or obtain certification within 90 days of appointment.
2.	Possession of a valid Michigan Driver's License.
3.	Ability to submit to and be cleared by a pre-employment physical in accordance with MIOSHA asbestos worker regulations, including clearance to wear a respirator.
4.	Ability to obtain Fit Test Certification with Respirator on annual basis and maintain certification (facial hair & other articles must be maintained in a manner as to not interfere with face seal).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or operated objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may frequently use a NIOSH approved respirator and other personal protection equipment in accordance with NESHAP and MIOSHA regulations.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.