Building Inspector

The Building Inspector performs skilled/specialized duties related to residential, commercial and industrial buildings and structures of all types in the process of construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with applicable codes, approved plans and specifications, safe construction practices and other regulations and ordinances related to the safety, health and welfare of the public.

The following duties are normal for his position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Performs technically challenging, complex inspections of residential and commercial structures to determine and ensure compliance with administrative policies, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Works with the Zoning Officer to perform property maintenance inspections and seek voluntary compliance with administrative policies, codes, regulations and ordinances.

Seeks voluntary compliance where standards are not met, recommending corrections, issuing violation notices when necessary and performing re-inspections to determine actions taken to bring a structure into compliance with the standards.

Notifies applicants of any deficiencies or discrepancies from code and provides follow-up inspections of unsafe structures and sites. If necessary, acts on behalf of the Chief Building Official to enforce the code, such as “Stop Work Orders” or suspends, cancels or revokes permits.

Investigates and resolves complaints involving improper workmanship, safety problems, or nuisances related to construction projects.

Provides information to owners, contractors, developers, engineers and architects regarding code standards and requirements; offers assistance to permit applicants.

Maintains cooperative relationships with other departments, peer agencies, private contractors, property owners, architects and other parties to coordinate building, zoning and code enforcement functions.

Assists the Engineer with field inspections of public buildings, underground utilities, flood control, public infrastructure, sediment and erosion control on private and public construction projects and sites; monitors work of contractors against reviewed project schedule; reviews site plans for flood plain compliance.

Performs clerical work, such as daily inspection worksheets, enters inspections into computer.

Prepares reports of field inspections. Documents status, nature of compliance or deficiency, and recommended correction or course of action. Enters necessary data into computerized permit system. Conducts and/or participates in pre-construction meetings as well as weekly construction progress meetings with developers, contractors, engineers, architects and other staff.

Examines plans, drawings, and specifications for proposed residential and commercial construction projects within the scope of expertise required of this position, usually structural, mechanical and life safety aspects. Works with customers to resolve difficulties or violations of codes.

Performs special projects work as assigned but not limited to inspection for capital improvement projects, drainage and road repairs.

Responds to inquiries from builders, homeowners, and others regarding construction methods, practices, principles, and procedures.

Coordinates inspections with the other inspectors & supervisor when needed during the course of construction.

Reviews and updates code standards.

Maintains files and filing system.

Receives, evaluates and qualifies applications and plans for commercial and/or residential building, heating, and electrical permits, etc.

Attends training seminars in order to maintain knowledge of the latest safety standards, technology & software changes to operate computer or electronic devices to perform inspections, emails & documentation of all related duties as required.

Regular and predictable attendance required.

Performs other related essential duties as required.

This position requires high-level technical and professional competency. High school diploma or equivalency and Building Inspector Certification (Residential and Commercial) from the Ohio Board of Building Standards; or, Residential Building…