Residential Building Inspector Interim

About the role

Under supervision of the Commissioner of the Division of Code Enforcement and the Bureau Manager - Building, 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Enforces 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.
• One of the following is required:
• (1) Three years of experience employed as a contractor or construction supervisor for residential or non-residential buildings or structures regulated by the rules of the board or experience as specified in section 103.3.3 of the Ohio Building Code.
• (2) As a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection under a code adopted for buildings or structures regulated by this code or the OBC.
• (3) Successful completion of a trainee program pursuant to section 103.3.9.
• With exception for Residential Building Inspector I where Interim Certifications are required, State of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Residential Building Inspector I: An OBBS interim certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required, a full certification is preferred.
• Residential Building Inspector II: Two years' experience as a Residential Building Inspector I is required. An OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required. 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).
• Residential Building Inspector III: One year of experience as a Residential Building Inspector II is required. An OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required. Must have passed the P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector examination through the ICC OR the 5A Plumbing One- and Two-Family Dwelling examination through NCPCCI.

Skills

Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Must possess the ability to perform 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.

Benefits

The City of Cleveland offers a variety of benefits depending on your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical, and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Pay

Salary range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

Schedule for this position is TBD.