Residential Building Inspector Interim

City of Cleveland8502 - Bldg & Housing Code Enforcemen, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Commissioner of the Division of Code Enforcement and the Bureau Manager - Building, this role involves inspecting One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings during construction to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, and demolition. The position also performs related duties pertaining to the enforcement of the Cleveland Housing Code, Cleveland Zoning Code, and the Ohio Residential Code.

Requirements

  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
  • OBBS Residential Building Inspector Certification - REQUIRED at the time of applying.
  • OBBS Residential Building Inspector Interim Certification - REQUIRED at the time of applying.

Nice To Haves

  • For Residential Building Inspector I, a full OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector is preferred.
  • For Residential Building Inspector II, must have passed the M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector examination through the International Code Council (ICC) OR the 4A Mechanical One- and Two-Family Dwelling through the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI).
  • For Residential Building Inspector III, must have passed the P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector examination through the ICC OR the 5A Plumbing One- and Two-Family Dwelling examination through NCPCCI.

Responsibilities

  • Makes inspections of One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings during the course of construction for the purposes of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition.
  • Performs related duties as required that pertain to enforcement of the Cleveland Housing Code, Cleveland Zoning Code, and the Ohio Residential Code.

Benefits

  • The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change.
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