Building Inspector

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

18h•$50,325 - $81,024•Onsite

About The Position

This job advertisement is for two electrical inspectors and one HVAC inspector. The Building Inspector conducts field inspections throughout the County at project sites for code compliance, including residential and commercial site installations. This role inspects building, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, and plumbing installations, and reviews approved building plans to ensure compliance. The inspector identifies code violations, writes letters regarding findings, re-inspects corrections, issues citations, and prepares evidence for court if needed. They approve construction activities that meet code requirements and maintain inspection records. The position also involves communicating with various stakeholders about codes and inspection procedures, and performing administrative duties such as scheduling inspections, completing logs, preparing files, and entering data into databases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Two years of experience in building trades or construction
Possess and maintain, or obtain within 6 months of employment, a valid State of Georgia contractors or master trades license, (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) or International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Building Inspections Certification (Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) according to area of assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Prepares and presents evidence in Court as needed.
Approves construction activities and final products which meet building, HVAC and plumbing code requirements.
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 pertaining to code compliance programs and services.
Responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information.
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.
Prepares inspection files, certification files, building permits, letters, etc.
Enters information collected into database.
Maintains all related records and files.