Building Inspector Trainee

Salary : $56,617.60 - $82,076.80 Annually

Location : Delaware, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2501189

Department : Building Safety

Opening Date : 01 / 27 / 2026

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Objectives

Individual is responsible for the consistent enforcement and administration of the codes, standards and County regulations pertinent to construction. Individual reports to Lead Building Inspector.

Job Standards

• High School diploma or GED AND five (5) years of experience in a relevant skilled trade.
• The Building Inspector Trainee will be required to complete the Board of Building Standards Academy, pass required examinations, and obtain a Level 3 Residential / Limited Commercial Building Inspector certification with the following Specialization : Building Inspector (BI), Energy Inspector (EN), Fire Protection Inspector (FPI), and Mechanical Inspector (MI), prior to the end of the (3) three-year training program.
• Trainees who have successfully completed the trainee program and obtain their State of Ohio Residential / Limited Commercial Level 3 Building Inspector certification with the following Specialization : (BI)(EN)(FPI)(MI) from the Board of Building Standards will be advanced to a Building Inspector position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Performs related non-essential functions required.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS : Equipment : Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as computer, copier, scanner, iPad, telephone, calculator, FAX machine, small hand tools, probe, tape measure, and other equipment necessary to perform duties. Individual uses personal protective equipment as necessary. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required.

Critical Skills / Expertise :

II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK :

Work consists of complex, varied, standardized and non-standardized tasks requiring application of numerous laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Individuals are required to provide technical assistance to staff personnel on programs, policies, the interrelationship of programs, the computer system and the application of procedures under complex and difficult situations. The Individual is required to be continually aware of changes in statute or mandatory procedures, which must be learned and passed on to, staff. Procedures must be developed for implementing changes at the local level.

III. RESPONSIBILITY :

Supervisor provides general guidance allowing the individual the ability to plan the procedures and methods to attain objectives. Individual makes choices or decisions without supervisory input on most daily activities, such as scheduling appointments, establishing priorities, making referrals to other agencies, and forming collaborative relationships with other service providers in the county. Errors in work may cause inaccuracies in reports, records, or technical data resulting in inaccurate or incomplete information and non-compliant or unsafe structures which would tarnish the offices credibility, create safety hazards, and mislead property owners and / or the public.

IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS : Contact is with co-workers, employees from public and private sector organizations and the public. The purpose of these contacts is to guide and direct, check on progress of work assigned, coordinating services, job development / referrals and handle questions about Department, programs and client concerns.

V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Physical Requirements : Individual performs moderate to heavy work, which may require the lifting of over fifty (50) pounds. Individual must also be able to lift own body weight out of crawl spaces and up into attics, etc.

Physical Activity : Individual performs the following physical activities : Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, standing, pushing, pulling, and feeling.

Visual Activity : The minimum visual activity of the job is seeing close to the eyes and also requires visual activity for mobile equipment operating.

Job Location : Individual works both inside and outside with exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for periods of more than an hour. Individual is also exposed to noise and vibration as well as physical hazards. Individual may be exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dusts, odors, mist, gases, poor ventilation and oil.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M / F / D / V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including : health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

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