City of North Olmsted – Assistant Building Commissioner

The City of North Olmsted is seeking an Assistant Building Commissioner to direct and coordinate inspections, building and zoning code compliance.  Please see the attached job description.

Qualified candidates can mail, e-mail or fax their resumes along with a completed City of North Olmsted job application by Friday, December 16, 2011 to the address below:

City of North Olmsted

Department of Human Resources

5200 Dover Center Road

North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

Fax: 440-777-4332

E-mail: ecclestond@north-olmsted.com

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Assistant Building Commissioner
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development - Division of Building
CLASSIFICATION: Un-Classified
FLSA STATUS: Exempt-Administrative
SALARY RANGE: $58,500-$72,800 annually

Purpose of Position:
Appointed by the Director of Planning and Development and under the general supervision of
the Building Commissioner this is an advanced technical and supervisory position. Work
involves the inspection of rough and finished construction for compliance with established
building construction codes, standards and structure/mechanical specification. Work includes
inspecting public and private projects to ensure that health and safety regulations are met;
maintaining state certification; preparation of various required reports; public relations and
issuing certificates of occupancy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
· Oversees and/or conducts inspections of residential and commercial properties, rough
through final, to assure compliance with municipal, state and national building codes and
to identify defects in structure, write up all deficiencies; re-inspection of all corrections.
· Reviews plans for compliance with City Zoning Code.
· Review and approve construction plans prior to construction of residential buildings to
ensure compliance with established building codes; forward commercial plans to plans
examiner for review.
· Assists the Building Commissioner to direct, oversee, assign and evaluate the work of
inspectors; conduct meetings, assign and review work assignments.
· Issue building permits; provide correction information; issue violation notices such as
stop work, approval and red tags; conduct follow-up inspections issues and authorize
final certificate of occupancy; issue condition certificate of occupancy.
· Maintains state certification in all areas of inspection.
· Consult with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and property owners regarding
the provisions of the building codes, ordinances, law and design criteria and
requirements; makes recommendations and assist to solve construction problems; reviews
construction plans, work with plumbing and zoning inspector on final inspection
problems and permits; make recommendations for procedural and code changes.
· Receive and respond to the public both verbally and in writing to answer questions.
· Maintain records and prepare statistical written and oral reports.
· Review and update code standards.
· Prepare reports for various City of North Olmsted boards and commissions. Attend
various board and commission meetings as assigned.
· Assist the Law Department to process violations; represent the city in court proceeding
when required.
· Function as the Building Commissioner in his/her absence when authorized.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

· High school diploma.
· Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the building construction industry.
· Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in building
construction.
· Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC systems and plumbing systems.
· Valid Ohio Driver’s license
· Building Inspector Certification and either an Electrical Safety Inspector or a Plumbing
Inspector Certification from the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
· Building Official Certification or an interim certificate with the Ohio Board of Building
Standards. Must have permanent certificate within 18 months of date of hire.
Mathematical Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Skills:
· Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including
reference books and manuals, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, applications, plans,
site plans, grading plans, blueprints and other reports and records.
· Ability to prepare reports, letters, memo, correspondence and other job related documents
using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and
style.
· Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines and maintain
confidentiality of restricted information; ability to use independent judgment, common
sense, and principals of influence and rational systems in the performance of tasks.
· Ability to work under stressful conditions, to respond immediately to crisis situations,
and to balance priorities within and between offices and departments.
· Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and
interpret questions correctly; ability to behave in a responsive, understanding, helpful and
professional manner with coworkers, supervisor and the general public.
· Ability to accurately record and deliver information.
· Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, textures, odors and shapes.