Building and Electrical Inspector

Miami County•Troy, OH

12d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts various inspections of buildings and structures for the Department of Development, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards. Under general direction, performs assigned on-site inspections of residential and commercial/ industrial buildings to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, performs assigned on-site inspections of building construction in progress. Drives to work sites, conducts inspections of wiring installation and repair, foundations, crawl spaces, ventilation, insulation, structures, etc. Reviews assigned building plans for compliance to appropriate codes and standards, communicates with contractors, homeowners, architects, etc. regarding code standards and compliance, collects evidence to assist in prosecution of code violators, serves as liaison between department and fire prevention personnel. Prepares and submits inspection reports. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance. These duties are illustrative only and employee may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety practices
Knowledge of human relations
Knowledge of Department of Development policies and procedures
Knowledge of state and national electrical and building codes
Skills in transcription
Skills in electrical installation and repair
Skills in electrical and building inspection techniques and procedures
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions in various formats
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of variables in unfamiliar context
Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to recognize and apply safety warnings
Ability to understand manuals and verbal instructions, technical in nature
Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals
Ability to comprehend and add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages
Ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports
Ability to originate complex reports
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to demonstrate agility
Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent
Meets the Ohio Building Code (OBC) Experience Requirements for Building Inspector or Building Inspector Trainee certification classification
Meets the OBC Experience Requirements for Electrical Safety Inspector or Electrical Safety Inspector Trainee certification classification, each per 4101:7-3-01 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Must obtain interim certification within (90) days and Building Inspector Certification and Electrical Safety Inspector Certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards within twelve (12) months of appointment and eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned on-site inspections of residential and commercial/ industrial buildings to ensure compliance with appropriate codes.
Performs assigned on-site inspections of building construction in progress.
Conducts inspections of wiring installation and repair, foundations, crawl spaces, ventilation, insulation, structures, etc.
Reviews assigned building plans for compliance to appropriate codes and standards.
Communicates with contractors, homeowners, architects, etc. regarding code standards and compliance.
Collects evidence to assist in prosecution of code violators.
Serves as liaison between department and fire prevention personnel.
Prepares and submits inspection reports.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.