Building Inspector

MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Please use this link to apply: Civil Service Employment Office is now accepting applications for the position of Building Inspector . This exam is open for consideration to all city employees and the general public that meets the minimum requirements of the position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: High School Degree, GED, or equivalent with 6 years of experience in residential building construction. Must have access to privately owned and dependable vehicle.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Upon completion of probationary period, eighteen (18) month period allowed to obtain Certifications from the Ohio Board of Building Standards to include Residential Building Official (RBO) and Commercial Building Inspector (BI) or equivalent licensure as required by the Board of Building Standards which would qualify the person to act as the Residential Building Official. Letter of Interim Approval to be furnished to Civil Service Commission.

Possession of a valid state motor vehicle operators license.

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Under direction of the Community Development Director, inspects and approves commercial and residential construction projects for compliance with code and building standards. Issues building permits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

• Supervises and conducts building inspections, schedules and assigns tasks, assigns inspections, ensures that inspections are performed in a timely manner, and ensures compliance with divisional policy, conducts field inspections to check and resolve problems reported by Code Enforcement Officers and others,resolves complaints.

• Provides recommendations to the Community Development Director for the prosecution of Court Cases.

• Coordinates and conducts training sessions

• Inspects and approves or disapproves construction for compliance with the Residential Building and City Housing Codes. Inspects sidewalk construction.

• Issues compliance orders (e.g. stop work, approvals, red tags, etc.) and Certificates of Occupancy for completed buildings. Coordinates activities with contractors and utility agencies. Inspects construction plans and meets with contractors, builders, architects, and engineers regarding plans, permits, code violations, and other matters.

• Issues building, curb cut, sidewalk, and other permits.

• Responds to inquiries and concerns from general public regarding building codes and policy.

• Prepares inspection, work activity, commercial project, and other reports.

• Residential Building Plan approvals.

• Residential building, commercial building, and Code Enforcement inspections.

• Processes report, letters, and legal documents of all activities.

• Attends training classes to maintain certifications.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Privately owned vehicle, two-way radio, measuring tapes and tools, level, general office equipment.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

City officials and staff, home and business owners, contractors, architects, engineer, bankers, mortgage companies, landlords, residential tenants, general public.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Proposed residential building inquiries, code complaints, employee personnel files (sensitive information).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good working conditions when working in the office. When working on inspections, the employee is exposed to heat, cold, dampness, noise, dirt, and dust. Exposure to possible accident and health hazards at construction sites and homes.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this jobs essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the jobs essential duties because of an ADA disability.

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, uses hands to hold and control equipment, reaches with hands and arms, climbs and balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls.

Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision with the ability to adjust focus when performing inspections. Employee may sit for periods of time when performing administrative work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

ABILITY KNOWLEDGE OF

• Ohio basic residential building codes.
• Relevant City codified ordinances.
• Construction methods and materials.
• General engineering and architectural principles.
• Government processes pertaining to building codes and code enforcement.
• Building code inspection methods.
• Basic computer skills

• Communicate effectively.
• Apply supervisory principles to practical work situations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, and general public.
• Maintain and promote good public relations as official city representative.
• Exercise sound judgement in applying code to practical situations.
• Read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with associates, contractors, general public.
• Resolve complaints of contractors and citizens.
• Prepare accurate and complete documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  Eligible List
  The list will be arranged according to scores from highest to lowest; it will then be used to fill current and future vacancies.
  Military Credit
  Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for additional credit of 20% on their exam provided a passing score is obtained. Copy of honorable discharge or Form DD214 must be submitted before exam. No credit is awarded if proof of discharge is submitted after the examination date.
  Examination
  In lieu of a written examination, there will be a structured interview ranked highest to lowest scores. Passing score is 70%.
  Submitting an Application
  To be included in the examination process for the position you must have submitted an electronic application by the deadline date.
  Required Documents to Upload
  1.
  Driver's license copy
  2.
  Proof of honorable discharge from military (if claiming military credit)
  Optional Documents to Upload
  1.
  Résumé
  2.
  Other relevant certifications
  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER