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Residential Building Inspector Interim

City of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

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Description

Residential Building Inspector Interim

Examples of Duties

(Formerly Housing Inspector) Under supervision of the Commissioner of the Division of Code Enforcement and the Bureau Manager - Building, makes inspections of One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings during the course of construction for the purposes of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition. Performs related duties as required that pertain to enforcement of the Cleveland Housing Code, Cleveland Zoning Code, and the Ohio Residential Code.

Minimum Qualifications

(Note: this classification utilizes the working titles of Residential Building Inspector I, II, and III, depending on the experience and certifications held and examinations taken.) A High School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. One of the three is required: (1) Three years of experience is required employed as a contractor or construction supervisor for residential or non-residential buildings or structures regulated by the rules of the board or experience as specified in section 103.3.3.OR (2) as a skilled tradesman for work subject to inspection under a code adopted for buildings or structures regulated by this code or the OBC OR; (3) successful completion of a trainee program pursuant to section 103.3.9. With exception for Residential Building Inspector I where Interim Certifications are required, State of Ohio Board of Building Standards (OBBS) certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required and must be maintained throughout employment. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR I - An OBBS interim certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required, a full certification is preferred. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR II - Two years' experience as a Residential Building Inspector I is required. An OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required. Must have passed the M1 Residential Mechanical Inspector examination through the International Code Council (ICC) OR the 4A Mechanical One- and Two-Family Dwelling through the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI). RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTOR III - One year of experience as a Residential Building Inspector II is required. An OBBS certification as a Residential Building Inspector is required. Must have passed the P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector examination through the ICC OR the 5A Plumbing One- and Two-Family Dwelling examination through NCPCCI.

Supplemental Information

OBBS Residential Building Inspector Certification - REQUIRED at the time of applying. or OBBS Residential Building Inspector Interim Certification - REQUIRED at the time of applying.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

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Are you currently certified as a Residential Building Inspector or Residential Building Inspector Interim with the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards? Provide the number of OBBS certification number issued by the State of Ohio with the expiration date

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Do you have three (3) years of experience is required employed as a contractor or construction supervisor for residential or non-residential buildings or structures regulated by the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards (work requiring inspections and permits) or experience as specified in section 103.3.3 of the Ohio Building Code.? If yes; list the experience required at the time of applying.

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Do you have three (3) years as a skilled tradesman for residential or non-residential buildings or structures regulated by the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards (work requiring inspections and permits) or experience as specified in section 103.3.3 of the Ohio Building Code? If yes; list the experience required at the time of applying.

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Do you have any experience in inspections of One-, Two-, and Three-Family Dwellings during the course of construction for the purposes of ensuring compliance with laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition? If yes; list the experience required at the time of applying.

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