Assistant Construction Code Administrator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards help ensure safety in Ohio public buildings. The division’s work includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code; conducting appeal hearings; issuing code variances; licensing commercial contractors; inspecting boilers, elevators, and bedding; regulating ski tramways; administering portions of the Manufactured Homes Program; and overseeing state minimum wage, prevailing wage, and minor labor law programs.

The Assistant Construction Code Administrator acts as a Construction Codes Certification Engineer or Code & Certification Construction Architect to assist the Board of Building Standards in developing construction codes for Ohio. The role reviews and evaluates existing and proposed nationally developed construction codes and standards for possible adoption into Ohio administrative rules; drafts proposed new and amended rules affecting state construction codes and standards; provides statewide training for building departments and related professionals; prepares reports and provides technical assistance to the Executive Secretary; and researches and responds to code inquiries from state departments, agencies, legislators, interest groups, and individuals.

Requirements

• For the Construction Codes Certification Engineer position: Ohio Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer, as required by Section 4733.02 of the Revised Code, and five years of experience as a registered professional engineer.
• For the Code & Certification Construction Architect position: Ohio Certificate to practice architecture, as required by Section 4703.06 of the Revised Code, and five years of experience as a licensed architect.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Board of Building Standards in promulgating construction codes for the State of Ohio.
• Review and evaluate existing and proposed nationally developed construction codes and standards for possible incorporation into Ohio administrative rules.
• Draft proposed new and amended administrative rules affecting the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Plumbing Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, Ohio Elevator Code, Ohio Pressure Piping rules, Ohio Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel Rules, and other Ohio codes and standards.
• Provide statewide training programs for building departments, building officials, building inspectors, and plans examiners.
• Write reports and provide technical assistance to the Executive Secretary.
• Research and respond to code inquiries from state departments, administrative agencies, legislators, professional and public and private interest groups, and individuals.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed