Public Safety Building & Electrical Inspector

City-of-Mason; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Mason in Mason, Ohio seeks a full-time Building Inspector to review plans, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with building, electrical, and zoning codes across residential and commercial projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, an Ohio driver’s license, and specific inspector certifications. You will coordinate with the Fire Department, inspect at multiple construction stages, and interact with the public in a trusted city service role.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or its equivilant.
• Has a valid State of Ohio Driver's License accompanied by a good driving record.
• Must possess commercial fire, fire protection, and mechanical inspector certifications.
• Residential Building Official, Residential Building Inspector and or/ Electrical Plans Examiner Certifications are preferred.
• Must possess Commercial Building Inspector and Electrical Safety Inspector Certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
• One year experience working for a certified Building Department

Responsibilities

• Review plans and building applications for residential and commercial improvements with codes and ordinances.
• Meet regularly with CBO, other inspectors and Fire Department.
• Receive complaints of building code and ordinance violations and investigate or forward for follow-up.
• Visit job sites to determine compliance at stages from beginning to completion of construction.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with approved construction documents; file copies of inspections for future reference.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State of Ohio Driver's License with good driving record

Commercial Fire, Fire Protection, and Mechanical Inspector Certifications

Residential Building Official/Residential Building Inspector and/or Electrical Plans Examiner Certifications (preferred)

Commercial Building Inspector and Electrical Safety Inspector Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)

One year experience in a certified Building Department

Job description

City of Mason in Mason, Ohio seeks a full-time Building Inspector to review plans, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with building, electrical, and zoning codes across residential and commercial projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, an Ohio driver’s license, and specific inspector certifications. You will coordinate with the Fire Department, inspect at multiple construction stages, and interact with the public in a trusted city service role.