Certified Inspector

Building Inspector

This listing closes on 10 / 20 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer : City of Toledo

Salary : $71,676.80 - $75,447.84 Annually

Location : Toledo, OH

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00260

Department : Building and Code Compliance

Division : Building Inspection

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 20 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Position Summary

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in performing the inspection of building construction in residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings to ensure compliance with the codes of the City of Toledo and the State of Ohio; performs property maintenance code inspections and sign inspections to ensure conformance to the Toledo Municipal Code; performs related work as required. Essential job functions include :

• Performs inspections of new and existing buildings of all occupancies and determines that work, for which they are certified to make inspections, is performed in compliance with the approved construction documents.
• Inspects the work to the extent of the approval given when construction documents were approved by the building official and for which the inspection was requested.
• Communicate the results of their inspections to the building official.
• Inspects for compliance with zoning and sign codes for construction of, alterations to, additions on and repair of buildings and signs.
• Reads drawings and specifications for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and signs to ensure compliance with applicable building, zoning and sign codes.
• Performs special inspections in response to requests from the general public, other city departments or other agencies.
• Makes re-inspections to constructions to ensure that corrections and requirements related to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and sign construction are completed in accordance with applicable codes and approved plans.
• Consults and advises contractors and property owners regarding proper use and installation of materials.
• Reviews and approves applications for permits.
• Performs final inspections of entire structure for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, signs and accessibility compliance.
• Sends correction notices to contractors or others who violate codes.
• Investigates illegal or unauthorized construction work.
• Prepares stop work orders as required under state, municipal and sign codes; determines, when applicable, if work is being performed by unlicensed contractors.
• Keeps records and writes reports on all inspections.
• Investigates and reports on complaints of building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and sign code violations.
• Prepares reports on the physical condition of signs; consults with superiors on building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and sign problems and recommends solutions.
• Appears in court cases related to building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign or property maintenance code violations.
• Assists the Fire & Rescue Department in determining if fire damaged structures are required to be demolished as an emergency.
• Assists the Toledo Police Department in accessing the severity of structures damaged by vehicle impact and makes recommendations on stabilization and securing or demolishing the structure.
• Inspectors shall conduct themselves in a professional, courteous, impartial, responsive and cooperative manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of : Building materials, practices, and methods of construction. City and State Building Codes and related laws and legal procedures for code enforcement. Possible defects in structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection systems and effective corrective measures. The methods, materials and techniques of the construction trade. Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the construction trade.

Skill in : Interpreting State mandated codes, the Toledo Municipal Code and related laws. Enforcing regulations with firmness and tact. Advising property owners and contractors on methods of obtaining code compliance for violations. Reading construction drawings and comparing them with construction in progress. Good customer service and communication skills in dealing with citizens, building owners, contractors and architects. Record keeping and report writing. The operation of computer technology, database usage, permitting software and internet communication devices.

Ability to : Have good customer service and communication skills in dealing with citizens, building owners, contractors and architects. Organize time and materials.

Required Education, Experience, and Certifications

Salary Information

Hourly rate : $34.46- $36.27 per hour. Employees in the classification of "Certified Inspector" will be compensated in the form of a quarterly stipend based on the number of active relevant State of Ohio certifications currently held. Relevant certifications include, but are not limited to : Building Inspector AND Residential Building Inspector, Electrical Safety Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector AND Residential Mechanical Inspector, Plans Examiner. Employees who hold only a Building Inspector AND Residential Building Inspector certification, Mechanical Inspector AND Residential Mechanical Inspector certification, or Plans Examiner certification, and no other relevant certifications, shall not be eligible for a stipend as established through this program, unless and until they obtain an additional qualifying certification. In that event, said employee shall only receive a stipend for the additional qualifying certification(s). Employees in the Certified Inspector stipend program shall be limited to compensation for each relevant and qualifying certification held, up to a total of three (3) certifications.

Preferred Education, Experience and Certifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and frequently walk and sit. The position will frequently require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. The employee will rarely carry, lift, push, pull, drag and / or move up to 15 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally work indoors and outdoors. This employee will have to travel to multiple worksites continuously. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, poor ventilation, mists, odors, and gases are present. This employee will be exposed to dust frequently.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.