Part-Time Inspection Job Questions

[Alias]

Well, I applied for a part-time building inspector job in Keweenaw County (MI) today. I dropped off my resume and a cover letter at the clerk's office.

After talking to the zoning & building department, I have a few questions that maybe someone here could answer. The ad in the local paper states to submit a letter of interest to the County Board of Commissioners. Pay is $50.00 per inspection + $0.55 a mile.

Would you consider a letter of interest equivalent to a cover letter?

Would this be considered a 3rd party contract position?

Could I possibly be responsible for insurance (auto, liability, etc.), taxes, Social Security and Medicare?

As I have been employed with the City of Alturas (CA) for the past 8.5 years, I have never run across anything like this before. I am trying to find some answers in case they call me.

Thanks,

Sue

 

[steveray]

Yes on the cover letter.....but I would google it for examples to see if I am wrong.....As for the other questions, those are all good and legitimate interview questions...By the wording "part-time" I would say not contract, but it could go either way...I am sure it won't pickup your healthcare at part-time though...Good Luck and Take Care!

 

[cda]

sounds like part time city employee

No benefits

 

[mjesse]

The fact that you have a mileage allowance, makes me think you provide your own car, liability, maintenance, etc.

 

[fatboy]

I agree with all three replies above..............

 

[Gregg Harris]

Well, I applied for a part-time building inspector job in Keweenaw County (MI) today. I dropped off my resume and a cover letter at the clerk's office. After talking to the zoning & building department, I have a few questions that maybe someone here could answer. The ad in the local paper states to submit a letter of interest to the County Board of Commissioners. Pay is $50.00 per inspection + $0.55 a mile.

Would you consider a letter of interest equivalent to a cover letter?

Would this be considered a 3rd party contract position?

Could I possibly be responsible for insurance (auto, liability, etc.), taxes, Social Security and Medicare?

As I have been employed with the City of Alturas (CA) for the past 8.5 years, I have never run across anything like this before. I am trying to find some answers in case they call me.

Thanks,

Sue

Sue the cities web page does not list it as part time or the milage

 

[Alias]

Sue the cities web page does not list it as part time or the milage

Gregg,

I called and talked to the head of the zoning and construction department for the county. That is how I got the info on part-time, etc.

Sue

 

[fireguy]

Sounds like a contractor job.

If you supply your car, best check with your insurance company. Driving for commercial purposes changes liability, costs and other things that you need to be aware of.

It may also open up some tax deductions. talk to your accountant

 

[RJJ]

Sue if they W2 you then you are not contract labor. Part time or full. If you need to use your own car or truck I agree check with the insurance carrier. You may also want to look into E&O insurance even if you are W2 employee. IRS will probably not agree if the city 1099's you for multiple jobs year after year. If it is for a short period of time or even one year then the city could use the 1099.

 

[David Henderson]

Sue,

Probably contract employee, but good luck whatever it is.

 

[peach]

The weather is probably a little different from what you are used to.. to me it sounds like a part time employee position, not a contract.

Having said that, I have a part time inspector who does not put in for mileage, but I pay him $40/hour, not per inspection. He is responsible for his own car insurance. I'd probably have to pay mileage if he asked for it (mileage here is not as much of an issue as time stuck in traffic - which is all billable time).

 

[ICE]

I'd be thrilled to get paid $55 per inspection.

 

[mark handler]

I agree. Contract worker. No benefits. Your own insurance.

Welcome back and good luck.