Building Inspector, Senior
About The Position
The Senior Building Inspector is responsible for conducting field inspections throughout the County at project sites to ensure code compliance, including residential and commercial site installations. This role involves inspecting building, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, and plumbing installations, and reviewing approved building plans to ensure actual construction aligns with them. The position also identifies code violations, communicates findings to relevant parties, re-inspects corrections, issues citations, and prepares evidence for court if necessary. Additionally, the Senior Building Inspector approves construction activities and final products that meet code requirements, maintains inspection records, communicates with the public and industry professionals regarding codes and procedures, and performs various administrative duties to support inspection work.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required
- Three years of experience in building trades or construction inspections
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Building Inspections Certification OR Residential and Commercial Inspections Certification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical, according to area of assignment (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
Responsibilities
- Assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
- Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
- Conducts field inspections throughout the County at project sites for code compliance, including residential and commercial site installations; inspects building, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, and plumbing installations; and reviews approved building plans and compares to actual construction to ensure compliance.
- Identifies code violations and needed corrective action; writes letters to contractors, architects, engineers, and/or property owners regarding inspection findings; re-inspects after completion of required corrections/modifications; issues citations for violations; and prepares and presents evidence in Court as needed.
- Approves construction activities and final products which meet building, HVAC and plumbing code requirements; and maintains inspection records and related documentation in departmental systems.
- Communicates with building owners, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues per training to code compliance programs and services; responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets division policies and procedures, ordinances and code.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of inspection work; makes and returns phone calls; prioritizes and schedules assigned inspections; completes daily log sheet; preparing inspection files, certification files, building permits, letters, etc.; enters information collected into database; and maintains all related records and files.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
