Building Official Inspector Part Time

Building Official / Inspector – Part Time

Location:

Akron Area, OH

Hours:

20 hours/week* (part‑time)

• Meet all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to day‑to‑day functions of the building department.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring delivery of the highest level of customer service.
• Attend department and community meetings as required.
• Perform plan reviews for both commercial and residential projects in all trades.
• Provide inspection support as needed.
• Supervise building department staff.

• Extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Solid computer skills; experience using MS Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and independent judgment.
• Self‑directed and self‑motivated.

• OH Commercial Building Official (CBO) Level 5 or Comprehensive Code Official (CCO) Level 6 certification required.
• OH Residential/Limited Commercial (RLC) Level 2 or 3 building inspector certification required.
• Plumbing and/or electrical specializations preferred:
  Level 2 or 3 RLC‑RI (Refrigeration Installation) or RLC‑REI (Refrigeration Electrical Installation) / ESI (Electrical Service Installation).
• Additional OH certifications are a plus.
• Inspection experience required.
• Client and team management experience in a building department setting preferred.

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds.

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Competitive wages and a 401(k) with matching for part‑time employees.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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