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Salary : $54,100.80 Annually
Location : City Hall, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0055
Department: Inspections and Neighborhood Services
Division: Inspections and Neighborhood Services Department
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/19/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Description
*Open to SEIU Salaried Members and the Public*
SEIU Salaried Members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.
Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in performance testing and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by a score of 70% or better to proceed in the process.
This posting is subject to close after 14 days
Conducts inspections, issues corrections and violation notices as necessary, and maintains records of actions taken in the enforcement of City housing regulations, construction code standards, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME fund regulations, as well as dangerous building, zoning, sign, and environmental improvement ordinances of the City.
Major Duties

1. Inspects plumbing, heating and electrical systems as well as general physical conditions in a variety of dwelling units within City limits.
2. Ensures residential rehabilitations using Block Grant funds meet requirements prior to start. Duties include preparation of specifications, review of projects with homeowners, and costing out of materials, time and labor on proposed work.
3. Inspects Block Grant contractor work in progress on home rehabilitation projects and approves finished home rehabilitations for payment.
4. Schedules and conducts general inspections of signs, street encroachments, potential zoning violations, dangerous buildings, and housing to determine code compliance.
5. Ensures compliance with non-owner-occupied dwelling/vacant property ordinance, generating additional revenue through the resulting collection of licensing fees.
6. Investigates environmental complaints filed by citizens regarding the City's environmental improvement violations to include the following: removal of abandoned property (such as junk cars, trucks, trailers, appliances, building materials, household rubbish and trash), front yard parking and noise nuisance.
7. Furnishes information to property owners as to any corrective action needed to bring property into compliance; refers property owner to appropriate programs for possible financial assistance; issues violation and compliance notices.
8. Issues correction and/or violation notices and follows up with code enforcement actions when appropriate. This may include personal contact with citizens, neighborhood groups, and ordinance violators in the investigation and resolution of complaints and/or violations.
9. Performs frequent re-inspections to determine if cited deficiencies have been remedied; determines extensions of time limits for these remedies to be made.
10. Maintains records of inspections made and actions taken including reporting activities on a regularly scheduled basis.
11. Coordinates enforcement actions with Public Utilities, the City Attorney, other City divisions, and Michigan Department of Public Health.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Job Requirements

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent with technical training or experience in building trades.
2. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Driver's License.
3. Prior experience leading work crews and managing construction projects is preferred.
4. Knowledge of construction and remodeling practices, materials, costs and relevant building codes.
5. Understanding of residential and commercial water supply systems, piping materials and basic sanitation.
6. Strong communication skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups, even in stressful situations.
7. Proficient in using computers and mobile devices to complete digital forms, maintaining records, and performing basic data entry and documentation.
8. Willingness to investigate complaints in adverse environmental conditions.
9. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
10. Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set schedules, maintain records, and deliver results.
11. Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and site plans.

Working Conditions
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion up to 20 pounds of force; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to crouch, crawl, push, pull, and smell; must have the ability to operate vehicles for an extended period of time; requires standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required to express detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, and/or quickly; work is regularly performed in outdoor weather conditions; frequent exposure to extreme cold or hot non-weather conditions; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibrations; work is generally in a moderate noise location (e.g. business office with typing and/or computer printers, light traffic).
The City of Saginaw is committed to hiring individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law. The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.
The City of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Saginaw offers a competitive benefits package to full time employees.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care with low bi-weekly employee premium contributions (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• Dental Insurance and Vision Plan; 100% employer-paid premium
• MERS Hybrid Retirement Plan: 2 plans in one - Defined benefit plan with the investment choice of a defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare Savings Plan: Savings Plan to help you prepare for the costs of health care after you leave employment.
• City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off) days based on length of service; accrual can be up to 22 days during the first year of employment.
• City-paid short and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Deferred Compensation Program: Voluntary 457 and Roth IRA
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

(Benefits are subject to change in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.)
01
What the highest level of education you have obtained to date?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03
If you indicated having knowledge of construction and remodeling practices, materials, costs and relevant building codes in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
04
The information provide in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a performance test or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any mis-statement, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

05
Do you have knowledge of construction and remodeling practices, materials, costs and relevant building codes?

• Yes
• No

Required Question