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Premise Officer 30


Company : City of Lansing


Location : Lansing, MI


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Code Compliance division in the Economic Development & Planning Department is seeking a Premise Officer that would be excited to join their professional team. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking to use their knowledge in construction and building trades to gain additional experience. This position will ensure that the exterior premises of homes within the City of Lansing meet the standards of City Ordinances and Code Compliance.u00a0The City of Lansing offers a competitive wage and benefit package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, and sick leave.u00a0SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & TRAINING:u00a0u00a0u00a0- Must obtain ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector Certificationu00a0ANDu00a0ICC Zoning Inspector Certification within six (6) months of employment.u00a0- Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license.IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:u00a0u00a0u00a0- High School Diploma or GED (Course work in building trades, planning or residential construction,u00a0preferred);u00a0AND- Two (2) years of experience in building trades, planning or residential construction.- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.- Basic computer skills required, must also be able to use a laptop computer in a mobile environment.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS INLCUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:u00a0u00a0u00a0- Investigates, inspects and takes appropriate action to abate sub-standard housing relating to exterior premises such as trash, debris, tall grass/weeds, disabled abandoned motor vehicles (DAMV), front yard parking (FYP), vision obstruction, open and accessible, and premises identification. Must be able to accurately observe and interpret information in accordance with the City of Lansing (COL) Ordinances.- Works with Code compliance Enforcement officers, Premise Officers, administrative staff, Department Leadership, and the Code Enforcement Manager to help monitor, issue correction notices, and authorize abatement of violations when necessary.- Inspects properties within the City for violations of the City's codified ordinance. Complete re-inspections of properties that have received a violation and evaluate whether it should be complied with or abated.- Prepares, maintains, and updates files and records regarding violations. Ability to stay organized and provide accurate, detailed records and testimony for court hearings.u00a0- Enforces zoning ordinances regarding animals, fencing, structural accessory structure requirements/regulations, vehicle storage/parking, accessory structures, and home occupations.- Monitors red-tagged properties for premise violations and enforce compliance strategies.u00a0- Answers inquiries from the general public relating to Code issues and violations.u00a0FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTu00a0The City of Lansing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Certified Veteran Friendly Employer.The City of Lansing provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or during employment, notify the Department of Human Resources at (517) 483-4004. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.u00a0See links below for our Anti-Retaliation and Anti-Religious Discrimination and Religious Accommodation Policies: