BUILDING OFFICIAL / COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR

The Clermont County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) is currently seeking qualified candidates to serve as the County’s Chief Building Official/County Building Inspector.

This position offers a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• County Provided Vehicle
• Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days
• Paid Vacation – up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service
• Paid Personal Leave – up to 3 days per year
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs)
• Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren)
• Long-term Disability – at no cost to employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.)
• Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans – employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
• Student Loan Forgiveness – Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Salary: Negotiable contingent upon qualifications/experience (median $103,700)
Type: Full-Time / Unclassified
FLSA Status: Exempt
Core Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; subject to recall - evenings/weekends possible during emergencies
Posting Period: Open until filled (candidates reviewed weekly)

JOB DUTIES:
Under general direction from the Director, manages the performance and outcomes of staff in the permit, inspection, and engineering divisions. Administers and enforces any local building regulations (i.e. Water Management Sediment Control, Flood Regulations, Airport Zoning Regulations) or existing structures code the Board of County Commissioners adopts under 307.37 of the Revised Code and the state residential and nonresidential building codes the Board of Building Standards establishes pursuant to Chapter 3781 of the Revised Code. Establishes goals, performance metrics and proofing work prior to distribution to the public. Provides input to Director for annual budget to ensure adequate equipment, supplies, software, and services are available for division staff to be able to perform job functions and meet expected outcomes. Provides direct supervision to subordinate staff: determines need for hiring new staff; interviews applicants and makes effective recommendations for hiring; disciplines subordinates; reviews and approves or denies leave requests; completes performance evaluations on subordinates; meets with subordinates and addresses grievances; trains subordinates; assigns and reviews subordinate’s work; ensures appropriate certification of staff is maintained in accordance with Chapter 4104:7 of the Ohio Administrative Code. May be required to perform inspections and plan reviews, as certified, as needed. Implements programs through complex decision making process requiring the use of research, coordination, and cooperation within the Department and throughout other agencies. Plans, coordinates and directs departmental inventory control, and risk management activities for the department. Responsible for the retention, maintenance and disposal of official records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of undergraduate major core course work in public administration, engineering, architecture, building or construction sciences, or a related field. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred. A minimum of five years’ relevant experience preferred; must possess and maintain Certification as a Building Official pursuant to Section 3781.10 of the Ohio Revised Code. Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must possess ability to climb ladders, traverse rough terrain and endure inclement weather conditions. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors under adverse weather conditions; exposure to high voltage; work involves exposure to dirt, dust, temperature, noise and inclement weather. There are recurring work conditions that involve chance and/or potential for injury.

• or education, training, and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements stated above. Military education and experience may be substituted for college and vocational certificate level course work on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. For consideration please include a military transcript and/or Form DD214 with your application. Conditions and procedures for selection will be consistent with Clermont County Personnel Policy and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements, if applicable. Also, certain classifications, because of the nature of the work, require pre-placement and/or periodic physical examinations which may include drug/alcohol screening tests.