Building Inspector

City of Delaware•Delaware, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Delaware is seeking a Building Inspector to join their team. This role involves inspecting, reviewing, and tracking residential and commercial building activities from document submission to occupancy permit issuance, while enforcing city and state building, zoning, and property maintenance regulations. The City of Delaware is known for its teamwork, dedication, diversity, and innovative spirit, offering a stable work environment with excellent benefits and retirement packages. Their mission is to ensure effective government, a healthy economy, and a safe city.

Requirements

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (High school diploma or equivalent GED).
Must possess current State of Ohio certifications for residential and commercial construction including Building, Electrical and/or Mechanical Inspectors (commercial projects) or Residential Building Official (residential plan reviews and inspections).
Two (2) or more years of experience in construction, preferably within a municipal government environment.
Possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operators License and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
Knowledge of codes and ordinances relating to building and zoning.
Knowledge of modern techniques and methods of building construction, including use of materials and equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of the International Building, Plumbing, Elevator, Pressure Piping, Fire, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes.
Knowledge of principles of structural design, engineering mathematics and building inspection.
Knowledge of research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement.
Knowledge of the court system.
Knowledge of property maintenance terminology.
Knowledge of building standards and practices within the construction industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
Knowledge of City and Department goals and objectives.
Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of government structure and process.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Ability to read, write, interpret, and explain codes and regulations to a diverse audience.
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate detailed and complex construction situations and regulations to a wide variety of audiences.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to engage civically and provide customer service.
Ability to understand and interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to administer a variety of building inspection and related code enforcement activities.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; analyze and check complex plans and specifications.
Ability to assist in preparing code amendments; interpret building policies and procedures to the public.
Ability to interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as well as the Building Codes.
Ability to answer inquiries, resolve complaints and communicate with property owners, lessees, contractors, developers, and the public in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner, and to follow up and bring resolution to violations.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to compile and prepare reports.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
Ability to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written form.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Ability to perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
Ability to work in a professional environment.
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively via telephone or in person.
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation which permits inspection work of projects and the ability to operate a vehicle and computer equipment.
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and computerized equipment.
Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift and carry objects, up to fifty (50) pounds for varying distances, to work in an office environment and to perform field inspections.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years of experience in construction, preferably within a municipal government environment (for Building Inspector II).
Experience within a municipal government environment (for Building Inspector I).

Responsibilities

Performs residential plan reviews of various building permit applications to ensure their compliance with zoning and building regulations.
Receives residential and commercial building permit applications and tracks those applications through the building plan review process including performing plan reviews and inspections.
Coordinates reviews for residential and commercial permits as required, such as with zoning, planning, engineering, and utilities.
Enforces adopted codes and ordinances for the City of Delaware including building, zoning, and property maintenance.
Inspects ongoing projects for the City of Delaware.
Assists citizens, contractors, and developers by answering questions, issuing residential and commercial permits, and collecting appropriate fees.
Performs other duties as assigned.