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of Ohio. Mr. Conway's suggestion is that the Commission not hold a competitive test for the position of Building/Plumbing Inspector because he does not have a trainee to help with the plumbing inspections and he himself does not have a plumbing certification. The Building Department needs to bring in someone who has a plumbing certification and is limited to only 287 certified in the State. Mr. Ubaldi indicated in reviewing the job descriptions of Building Inspector and Plumbing/Building Inspector, the Plumbing/Building Inspector appears to be a specialized position. After reviewing the Rules and Regulations, this position would be considered an "Exceptional" appointment. The appointing authority is acting appropriately to request the Commission's authorization to make the "Exceptional" appointment and the rules contemplate that the Commission would authorize this to be done. There are three (3) different issues: Entry -Level Building Inspector Examination; a request to hire an "Exceptional" appointment for the retiring Building Inspector's position that is uniquely qualified with a plumbing certification; and a request for a temporary appointment of two (2) part-time inspectors, on a temporary basis, pending the eligible list and/or "Exceptional" appointment. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to grant authorization to the appointing authority for an "Exceptional" appointment for the position of Plumbing/Building Inspector. Ms. Zolar seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to grant authorization to the appointing authority of one (1) part- time Building Inspector and one (1) part-time Property Maintenance Inspector according to the Rules regarding "Temporary" hire. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. A general discussion commenced with matters concerning the Entry -Level Building Inspector Examination including contacting the testing company to schedule'the examination in late August or early September with an eligible list established the later part of September. The "Temporary" part-time inspectors should be able to continue to work as needed throughout the interview process after the eligible list has been established. In the past there have been two (2) components of the Building Inspector examination; a written examination and an essay. The Building Inspectors have to use written communication from time to time. Mr. Ubaldi reviewed Rule II, Entry -Level Applicant Qualifications, Section 9, Building Inspector Examination and suggested to strike the language and draft new language as follows: Entry level examinationgfor building inspector shall be administered by any party so designated by the Commission. They shall consist of the written examination and essay portion that will fairly and accurately assess the relative capacity of applicants to discharge these particular duties of the position for which the appointment is sought. The Commission shall prescribe the subjects of each examination and relative weights to be assigned thereto; provided, however, that any such determination shall be adopted by the Commission prior to the date of such examination. The amended rule will give the Commission general guidelines and the only difference with the existing language is that it does not talk about the general nature and spends a lot of time about calculating the two (2) weights. A general discussion commenced regarding the passing score; testing dates; the number of applicants anticipated; certifications; specific requirements; age requirement; residency requirement; finalize details at July's meeting.