Supervisor Of Inspections; Elevators

Job Overview

Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for elevator code enforcement and inspection activities; ensures work quality and adherence to policies; performs technical and complex tasks.

• Cincinnati Basic Building Code; federal, state, and local laws, safety codes, and regulations.
• Modern and older building construction practices and materials.
• Principles of plumbing, electrical wiring, elevator mechanics, and general construction.
• Inspection methods for zoning and building codes.
• Accounting and municipal budget preparation and control.
• Supervision, training, and performance evaluation principles.
• Construction reference standards, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures. Internal systems (elevators).

• Operate a computer.
• Operate assigned vehicle.

• Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
• Promote integrity in personnel.
• Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate work of lower‑level staff.
• Manage administrative timelines; ensure completion of performance reviews.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Interpret and explain Building Department inspection policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear technical reports.
• Interpret Elevator and Building Code.
• Analyze building plans quickly and accurately.
• Communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Handle confrontational situations diplomatically.

Each applicant must have four years of full‑time experience in elevator‑related inspection work, with a minimum of one year as an Elevator Inspector 2 with the City of Cincinnati, or six years of full‑time experience in the inspection, construction, or maintenance of elevators and vertical transportation systems, with a minimum of two years involving supervision, management, or oversight of elevator safety permits, code compliance, and/or specialized projects.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Building Inspector Certification from the State of Ohio.
• Completion of minimum 10 hours of related continuing education per year in NAESA‑approved courses; other certifications may be required.

Military education and experience may be substituted for college coursework on a case‑by‑case basis per ACE Military Guide.

Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office screens, extreme weather, ladders and scaffolds, uneven surfaces; potential for high‑stress emergencies; work in high‑crime areas or vacant buildings.

Stand, sit, walk for prolonged periods; light to moderate lifting and carrying; kneeling, bending, climbing; general manual dexterity; navigate construction sites; climb ladders and scaffolds; work at heights; operate assigned vehicle.

• Direct and participate in inspections of new construction, additions, and alterations.
• Conduct inspections of specific internal systems (elevators).
• Direct and coordinate licensing inspections for state and local agencies.
• Direct removal of elevators, ensuring safety of surroundings.
• Direct testing of fire alarm and life‑safety systems.
• Participate in policy and procedure development; monitor work; recommend changes.
• Participate in budgeting, submit budget recommendations, monitor expenditures.
• Participate in staff selection, assignment, training, discipline.
• Review plans and approve permits.
• Meet with design professionals, contractors, attorneys, and other professionals.
• Prepare correspondence and reports; assist senior management.
• Coordinate with other divisions or agencies; enforce safety policies.
• Assist contacts professionally; perform additional duties as assigned.

12 months.

Direct supervision over supervisory, technical, and clerical personnel.