Building Inspector I, II, or III

Gwinnett County • Gwinnett County, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Inspector I, II, and III positions are responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial construction sites for compliance with structural, mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and erosion control code and ordinance requirements, and applicable approved plans.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency
• NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment
• Must successfully obtain one (1) ICC or BOAG inspector certification according to the area of assignment within one (1) year of employment (Building Inspector I)
• Must have one (1) ICC or BOAG inspector certification according to the area of assignment (Building Inspector II & III)
• Must have the ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent BOAG Inspector Certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain an ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent within two (2) years of employment (Building Inspector III)
• Must have the ICC Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent BOAG Inspector certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain one (1) ICC or equivalent BOAG certification according to area of assignment within one (1) year of employment (Building Inspector III)

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related construction or trades experience (Building Inspector I)
• Three years of related construction or trades experience, to include one year of code enforcement/inspection experience (Building Inspector II)
• Five years of related construction or trades experience, to include three years of code enforcement/inspection experience (Building Inspector III)

Responsibilities

• Conducting field inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures
• Preparing reports, forms, citations, and other code compliance information, and documenting in the department databases
• Responding to inquiries and concerns received from contractors, homeowners, and other customers pertinent to building construction and erosion control code compliance and corrective actions
• Performing other duties that support the objectives of the Inspections Section
• Assisting lower-level personnel with the interpretation of applicable codes, ordinances, and laws, and the inspection of construction sites (BUILDING INSPECTOR III ONLY)

Benefits

• health coverage
• a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)
• onsite employee wellness center
• longevity pay
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED