Building Inspector 2 -ESI

The Union County Engineer is now hiring a Building Inspector 2 (with an Electrical Certification) to join the Building Department team. Under general direction, building inspectors perform specialized work associated with ensuring that buildings, structures, premises, plumbing and mechanical systems meet applicable building codes standards for protection of life, safety, and welfare of the general public, contractors and occupants.

If you meet the requirements below and are interested in joining the Building Department team, we encourage you to apply today!

## QUALIFICATIONS

An example of acceptable qualifications:

Completion of secondary education and five (5) years residential, and five (5) years commercial construction experience or equivalent.

**LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: **Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the County's vehicle insurance policy; Ohio Certified Electrical Safety Inspector (ESI) or Ohio Class III Building Inspector Certification (CL3 BI) and State of Ohio Residential Building Official (RBO) or interim approval required with full certification within two

(2) years. Additional certification as Ohio Manufactured Home Inspector is desirable.

**EQUIPMENT OPERATED: **The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Modern office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, calculator, copier, file drawers, etc.); electrical and gas testing equipment.

**INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDINGWORKING CONDITIONS: **Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts, fire trucks); is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock; is exposed to possible injury from explosions; is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to potentially vicious animals; has exposure to life threatening situations; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions; has exposure to extreme non-weather related heat or cold; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; works rotation shift; has exposure to second-hand smoke.

**Note:** In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.