Building Inspector Interim

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Building Inspector Interim to perform inspections of residential and commercial buildings under construction to ensure compliance with the Cleveland Housing, Building, and Zoning Codes and the Ohio Building and Residential Codes.

Under the Commissioner of Code Enforcement, you will enforce applicable laws and regulations, and you must hold OBBS Building Inspector and Residential Inspector certifications, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and at least three years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
• OBBS certification as Building Inspector and OBBS certification as Residential Building Inspector required; must be maintained.
• Three years of full-time paid experience as a contractor/supervisor or skilled tradesman, or completion of a trainee program per Ohio Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial buildings under construction to ensure compliance with codes.
• Enforce City codes (Housing, Building, Zoning) and Ohio Building/Residential Codes.
• Coordinate with project teams and the Commissioner of Code Enforcement to resolve issues.

Skills

Building inspection experience

OBBS inspector certifications

Driver's license

Trainee program knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OBBS Building Inspector certification

OBBS Residential Building Inspector certification

Job description

Description

Building Inspector Interim

Examples of Duties

(Formerly Code Enforcement Inspector I, II, and III) Under supervision of the Commissioner of Code Enforcement, makes inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the course of construction for the purposes of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and maintenance. Performs related duties as required that pertain to enforcement of the Cleveland Housing, Building, and Zoning Codes as well as the Ohio Building and Residential Codes.

Minimum Qualifications

(Note: this classification utilizes the working titles of Building Inspector I, II, III, and IV, depending on the certifications held. Also, employees must be in each level at least one year before going on to the next level.) A High School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. A State of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Building Inspector and OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector are required. Must have and maintain certifications throughout employment. One of the following is required: Three years of full time paid experience as a construction contractor or supervisor for non-residential buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the rules of the board OR; three years of full time paid experience as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection under a model building code organization or a code adopted for non-residential buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the rules of the board, or experience as specified in section 103.3.3(2) OR; successful completion of a trainee program pursuant to section 103.3.9. In addition to the above: Building Inspector I - (Substitution: An OBBS interim or trainee certification as a Building Inspector and an OBBS interim certification as a residential building inspector may substitute for Building Inspector and Residential Building Inspector certifications.) Building Inspector II - Must have passed the P-1 Residential Plumbing Inspector examination through the International Code Council (ICC) or the 5A Plumbing 1 and 2 Family Dwellings through the NCPCCI. OBBS certification as a residential Plumbing Inspector is preferred. Building Inspector III - Must have passed the P2 Commercial Plumbing Inspector examination through the ICC per the inspector incentive schedule or the 5B Plumbing General through the NCPCCI. Building Inspector IV - Must have passed the E2 Commercial Electrical Inspector examination through the ICC or the 2B Electrical General examination through the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI).

Supplemental Information

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

01. Do you have any experience in inspections of residential, commercial building and structures or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in course of construction for the purpose of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinance, rules and regulations relating to the construction? If yes; list the information clearly at the time of applying.

02. Are you currently certified as a Building Inspector or Building Inspector Interim / or Building Inspector Trainee with the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards? Provide the number of OBBS certification number issued by the State of Ohio with the expiration date at the time of applying.

03. Are you currently certified as a Residential Building Inspector or Residential Building Inspector Interim with the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards? Provide the number of OBBS certification number issued by the State of Ohio with the expiration date at the time of applying.

04. Do you have Three (3) years of full-time paid experience as a construction contractor or supervisor for non-residential buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the rules of the board? Or Three (3) years of full-time paid experience as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection under a model building code organization or a code adopted for non-residential buildings or structures within the scope of groups regulated by the rules of the board, or experience as specified in section 103.3.3(2) successful completion of a trainee program pursuant to section 103.3.9 of the Ohio Building Code. In addition to the above? If yes; list the experience required at the time of applying.