Building Inspector Trainee

Building Inspector Trainee - (Field-South) 20061676 (250005EN)

Building Inspector Trainee - (Field-South) 20061676

(250005EN)

Organization: Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information: Molly Williams - ... OR ...

Unposting Date: Jul 22, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Highland County, United States of America-OHIO-Clinton County, United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County, United States of America-OHIO-Scioto County, United States of America-OHIO-Pike County, United States of America-OHIO-Adams County

Compensation: $22.96

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Architecture, Auditing, Board and Commission Compliance

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Decision Making

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

Inclusive

Motivated

Proactive

Accountable

Customer-Focused

Teamwork

Job Description

Assists in performing field inspections using approved architectural drawings of buildings & structures under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Construction Compliance to ensure compliance with state building codes & statutes.

Assists, as needed, inspections of existing buildings & structures for safety to determine if Certificates of Occupancy may be issued.

Complete assigned inspections daily in a multi county territory.

Inspect general building construction and mechanical systems.

Work local and State authorities.

THIS POSITION WILL SERVICE ROSS, SCIOTO, ADAMS, HIGHLAND, PICKAWAY, PIKE AND CLINTON COUONTIES. YOU MUST LIVE IN ONE OF THE SERVICE COUNTIES OR A COUNTY ADJACENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.

This position is being reposted from requisition # 25000595. You must apply to this posting to be considered.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of labor union sponsored training program in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, welding & related building trades; 2 years additional experience in building trades which must have included carpentry, electrical, plumbing & welding work & reading blueprints; valid driver's license.

OR- 4 years training or 4 years' experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, welding & other general building trades which included reading blueprints; valid driver license.

OR- Equivalent of minimum qualifications for employment noted above.

Please note: an agility assessment will be conducted to ensure capability to endure hazardous elements of this position.

Employee's classified as a Building Inspector Trainee shall be reclassified to Building Inspector within 365 days. Failure to obtain Certification as a Building Inspector within probation shall result in removal.

Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Supplemental Information

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use see resume as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

Application Status: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Careers to which you've applied will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.