COMMERCIAL CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR

Enter the world of building inspection by drawing upon your education and experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or the trades! Code Enforcement Inspectors proactively manage conditions in their designated districts to maintain positive, clean, and safe neighborhoods. 

*** Commercial Code Enforcement Inspectors are eligible for lateral transfer into Residential Code Enforcement Inspector positions with the approval of the Commissioner-Building Inspection. ***

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old-world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Building Inspection and Code Enforcement

• Conduct interior and exterior inspections of commercial buildings to identify building code violations in a thorough, efficient, and professional manner.
• Issue and enforce orders to correct conditions in violation of codes, and work with business and property owners, residents, neighborhood groups, and other City departments to gain compliance in order to maintain safety, stabilize property values, and improve the quality of life in City neighborhoods.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections of commercial occupancies, review emergency plans and test records of fire protection systems, and issue fire prevention permits.
• Identify hazardous materials, inspect production processes and equipment, and perform maintenance inspections.
• Conduct inspections of vacant buildings to ensure that they are secure and meet lot, exterior, and interior maintenance standards.
• Investigate complaints from residents.
• Identify unpermitted alterations or conversions and changes in occupancy or uses that are inconsistent with a building’s construction or existing occupancy permit.
• Perform periodic inspections of billboards, projecting signs, covered openings, underground vaults, fire escapes, and building facades.
• Conduct license inspections of taverns and waste tires. Document results of inspections, update departmental records, conduct follow-up re-inspections, and take appropriate action to obtain compliance.
• Complete supporting updates and documentation of written and electronic records in a timely manner according to departmental policies and procedures, including completing daily route sheets, issuing violation letters, and updating computer records in the Land Management System (LMS).

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.

The Commercial Code Enforcement Inspector must be willing and able to do the following:

· Perform field work throughout Milwaukee.

· Perform interior inspections on commercial properties.

· Comply with the departmental dress code.

· Climb ladders, stoop, and bend.

· Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

· Move and lift up to 10 pounds on occasion.

1.    Associate degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, real estate, fire protection management, environmental health, or a related field from an accredited college or university, OR two years of experience in a building design and construction trade, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry, above the level of laborer. 

2.    Certification as an International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector as a condition of passing the one-year probationary period. 

3.    Valid driver's license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment, and the availability of a properly insured automobile for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment (Private Auto Allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.).

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

· Conversational language proficiency in Spanish or Hmong. 

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Technical

• Knowledge of building and construction principles, methods, and materials, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures and technical material related to fire, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) codes, real estate, and zoning.
• Knowledge of codes such as the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, Wisconsin Commercial Building Suite of Codes, International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) codes, and ICC’s occupancy classifications and code requirements pertaining to commercial occupancies.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Inspection skills to be able to assess building construction, plumbing, and electrical systems and building surroundings to gauge code compliance, determine habitability, and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Ability to learn and use job-related software applications and databases as well as laptop computers, digital cameras, and mobile phones.
• Ability to take onsite measurements, perform mathematical calculations, and record data accurately.

The current salary range (PAY RANGE 3LN) is $43,390-$60,277, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $44,691-$62,085. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Paid Parental Leave

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Neighborhood Services reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

· APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

· Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.

· If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

· The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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