Summit County – Full time Electrical Inspector

Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio; Novelty (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio is seeking an Inspector to perform inspections of industrial, residential and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with state and local building codes; reviews plans; issues final approvals.

The role requires a high school equivalent diploma, Ohio Level 3 Inspector Certification with Electrical Safety endorsement preferred, and a valid Ohio driver’s license. Work involves travel to various sites and standing up to 60 pounds repeatedly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school equivalent education.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Board of Building Standards Level 3 Inspector Certification with a preference for Electrical Safety Inspector endorsement.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes; ability to read and interpret plans; ability to carry out written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with local and state building codes; reviews plans and ensures construction meets specifications required by plans; reinspects equipment and facilities as required; gives final approval to projects.
• Compiles detailed notes on each inspection conducted; prepares reports on work activities and inspections; provides advice to stakeholders regarding code compliance.

Skills

Reading and interpreting buildingplans

Ability to work independently

Physical fitness

Record keeping and reporting

Effective written and verbal communic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand and power tools

Ladders and mechanical lifts

Job description

General Overview

Under general supervision; conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with state and local building codes; prepares reports on inspections. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Completion of a high school equivalent education. Must possess a valid Ohio Board of Building Standards Level 3 Inspector Certifcation with a preference for Electrical Safety Inspector endorsement. Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of state and local building codes; inspection procedures; installation and repair procedures.

Basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures; department practices and procedures; office practices and procedures; permit issuance procedures. Ability to read and interpret building plans; carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form; work alone on most projects; demonstrate physical fitness; prepare meaningful, accurate and concise records; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively in written, oral or verbal form.

(*Indicates developed after employment).

Job Duties

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. Schedules and conducts inspections of industrial, residential and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with local and state building codes; reviews plans and ensures construction meets specifications required by plans; reinspects equipment and facilities as required; gives final approval to projects. Compiles detailed notes on each specific inspection conducted, e.g. date, time started/ended, progress of work, violations, approvals, permit applications; prepares reports on work activities and reports, inspections; prepares special reports regarding complaints from citizens and governmental agencies. Provides advice to architects, engineers, contractors, craftsmen, property owners, maintenance personnel and citizens regarding state and local electrical building codes; recommends alternative methods of compliance to codes; provides court testimony in cases related to building code violations.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to the hazards associated with building construction, remodeling, and installation and inspection of same, abandoned or foreclosed homes, electric cables, wires, and patch panels, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, mold, smoke, animal and human waste, unsanitary conditions, high and low temperatures, water, and adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces and in areas of high security and from ladders and mechanical lifts.
• May be required to work at heights in excess of 10 feet.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to independently travel to and access the various assigned work sites, offices and agencies, institutions, businesses, and homes.
• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in physical exertion.
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, crouching or crawling and lifting, walking on uneven terrain and driving vehicles for long periods of time.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and transport inspection/test equipment and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds repeatedly from one location to another.
• Job requires employee to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and perform repetitive motions; utilize diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools, and other equipment to accomplish job duties.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Must be able to focus clearly at 20 inches or less.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Work Location: 1030 E Tallmadge Ave # 3, Akron, OH 44310

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing, Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check