CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE

Conducts various inspections of buildings and structures for the Department of Development, ensuring compliance with safety codes and standards.

JOB DUTIES

Under general direction, performs assigned on-site inspections of residential and commercial/ industrial buildings to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, performs assigned on-site inspections of building construction in progress. Drives to work sites, conducts inspections of wiring installation and repair, foundations, crawl spaces, ventilation, insulation, structures, etc. Reviews assigned building plans for compliance to appropriate codes and standards, communicates with contractors, homeowners, architects, etc. regarding code standards and compliance, collects evidence to assist in prosecution of code violators, serves as liaison between department and fire prevention personnel. Prepares and submits inspection reports. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions. Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance. These duties are illustrative only and employee may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of safety practices human relations Department of Development policies and procedures state and national electrical and building codes Skills in transcription, electrical installation and repair, electrical and building inspection techniques and procedures. Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions in various formats recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action deal with problems involving a variety of variables in unfamiliar context apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions recognize and apply safety warnings understand manuals and verbal instructions, technical in nature interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals and manuals comprehend and add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports originate complex reports work as part of a team demonstrate agility

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent Meets the Ohio Building Code (OBC) Experience Requirements for Building Inspector or Building Inspector Trainee certification classification Meets the OBC Experience Requirements for Electrical Safety Inspector or Electrical Safety Inspector Trainee certification classification, each per 4101:7-3-01 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license. Must obtain interim certification within (90) days and Building Inspector Certification and Electrical Safety Inspector Certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards within twelve (12) months of appointment and eligibility to obtain.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee is exposed to, must negotiate, use, or work with or in the vicinity of floor openings, wall openings and holes, open-sided floors, platforms and runways, stairs, fixed industrial stairs, portable wood and metal ladders, fixed ladders, personal protective equipment, occupational foot protection due to potential impact of objects to the feet, medical and first aid, scaffolding, air contaminants, noisy operations or activities, occupational head protection due to potential impact to the head from objects, portable fire extinguishers, lead (including lead based paints or lead from other sources), crowds, potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, potentially vicious animals, life threatening situations, hot, cold, wet, humid or windy weather conditions, and hazardous driving conditions. HOURS Monday

•Friday 8:00AM

•5:00 PM

COMPENSATION

$34.00

•$46.00 per hour/ DOQ FLSA Non-Exempt from Overtime

BENEFITS

Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes. wnGlLG2ANH