Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

1. Provides exceptional customer service to all city residents, businesses, and contractors for development review, building permit and building plan review processes, utilizing a deep knowledge and understanding construction techniques and applicable codes and regulations; provides information to the general public and contractors on building codes and interpretations of such codes, general construction problems, and other building code related issues; receives and responds to complaints or inquiries from citizens, attorneys, government officials, business entities, Upper Arlington Schools, and others.
2. Conducts inspections of commercial and residential construction projects in order to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances (e.g., inspects phases of construction, equipment, materials, methods, and construction workmanship, identifies code violations, recommends corrective measures for compliance with code, issues correction notices, approves buildings for occupancy etc.).; issues correction notices and citations for code violations; attends court hearings for code violators and prepares case materials as necessary.
3. Reviews residential construction plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; issues correction notices when plans are disapproved and issues plan approval letters and recommends permit approval when plans are approved.
4. Utilizing appropriate software, maintains records of plan review and building inspection services in accordance with established procedures; prepares reports and corrections notices.
5. Performs structural reviews of buildings after fires, storms, lightning strikes etc.; performs pre-burn inspections of building prior to fire department training exercises.
6. Maintains licenses and certifications as required.
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
8. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

9. Performs other duties as required. (Approximately 5%)

• State of Ohio Building Inspector Certification, Interim approval or Trainee required; if not already attained, Certification will be required for successful candidate once hired
• State of Ohio Residential Building Official Certification, Interim approval or Trainee required; if not already attained, Certification will be required for successful candidate once hired
• State of Ohio Building Official Certification preferred
• International Code Council Building Inspection Certification preferred
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).
 
Knowledge of:

• *Applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and requirements including Ohio Ethics law and Public Records law
• Workplace safety
• Ohio Building Code
• Structural design principles
• Local and state zoning/building code
• Building/property inspection techniques
• Public relations
• *Local geographic area

Skill in:

• Proficient use of applicable technology and software
• Use of modern office equipment
• Motor vehicle operation
• Inspection techniques
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
• Use of inspection tools/equipment

Ability to:

• Carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form
• Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context
• Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers compile and prepare reports; instruct others
• Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
• Demonstrated awareness of and an ability to effectively use communication that overcomes socio-cultural and lingual barriers, to be aware of verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and listen and adapt approach to fit audience
• Effectively use and understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
• Provide high level of customer service to both internal and external customers
• Handle situations in a manner that is sensitive to inclusivity and cultural dynamics
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Resolve complaints
• Travel to and gain access to work sites

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Standard business office equipment, motor vehicle, hand/power tools/equipment, building inspection equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to possible injury from unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment of machines; is exposed to extreme weather conditions; is exposed to hazardous driving conditions; is exposed to dangerous fumes; is exposed to possible injury from electric shock; ascends scaffolds/ladders; works in or around crowds; occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects 50 lbs. or less.

Note:  In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered medium work.

CITY VALUES:
Incumbent must model the following established City values: Teamwork/Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Leadership, Communication, Growth, Professionalism & Ethics.

Salary : $68,259 - $95,563