Building Inspector

Greene County Board of Commissioners • Xenia, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The advanced level class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of building/construction practices and techniques; Local and State codes, laws and regulations affecting building and construction activities; safety practices and procedures to perform a wide variety of inspections to ensure compliance with building and electrical codes. Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm; alternative work schedules may be offered. Posted until filled.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• 5 yrs. experience working at the journeyman level in building inspections
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Current Ohio Department of Commerce, Board of Building Standards: Residential Building Official full or interim certification
• Building Inspector full or interim certification
• Full certification must be obtained before Interim certification expires.

Responsibilities

• Performs building inspections of commercial, industrial & residential buildings, towers, & accessory buildings; verifies compliance with Ohio Building Code (OBC), Residential Code of Ohio (RCO) & Ohio Manufactured Home Rules (OMH); provides quality customer service; complies with safety practices and all departmental, county, state federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws. (E.g. wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), use appropriate equipment to safely perform job duties, promptly report unsafe conditions).
• Provides expertise in answering questions from contractors, engineers, architects, building inspectors & property owners regarding building code, general building practices, regulations & specifications.
• Acts as liaison between contractors & property owners; resolves conflicts which may occur; answers questions regarding building codes, general building practices and/or regulations and specifications.
• Completes plans & pre-plan review of residential & commercial plans to check for permit & RCO Code compliance.
• Performs quality control inspections on building materials; verifies compliance with specifications.
• Performs office duties such as entering dimensions & areas of buildings into a RES Check or Com Check program; determines size and type of insulation requirements from information gathered.
• Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED