Building Inspector
About The Position
The Building Inspector conducts field inspections at residential and commercial project sites throughout the County to verify compliance with applicable codes. The position inspects building, framing, footing and slab, HVAC, and plumbing installations, and compares construction with approved building plans. The inspector identifies code violations, communicates required corrective actions, reinspects completed corrections, issues citations, and may prepare and present evidence in court. The position approves compliant construction activities and final products, maintains inspection records and documentation, and communicates with property owners, contractors, developers, and the public about codes, inspection procedures, policies, ordinances, and code-compliance services. Administrative duties include scheduling inspections, making and returning phone calls, completing daily logs, preparing inspection and certification files, permits and letters, entering information into a database, and maintaining related records. The advertisement seeks two electrical inspectors and one HVAC inspector.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience in building trades or construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Must possess and maintain, or obtain within six months of employment, a valid State of Georgia contractors or master trades license (Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC) or an International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Building Inspections Certification (Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical), according to area of assignment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certifications may be required and must be obtained and maintained as deemed necessary.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections at County project sites for code compliance, including residential and commercial installations.
- Inspect building, framing, footing and slab, HVAC, and plumbing installations; compare actual construction with approved plans.
- Identify code violations and required corrective actions; notify contractors, architects, engineers, and/or property owners of inspection findings.
- Reinspect after required corrections or modifications are completed.
- Issue citations for violations and prepare and present evidence in court as needed.
- Approve construction activities and final products that meet building, HVAC, and plumbing code requirements.
- Maintain inspection records and related documentation in departmental systems.
- Communicate with owners, contractors, developers, and the public about codes, inspection procedures, and compliance programs and services; respond to questions, complaints, and information requests; explain policies, procedures, ordinances, and codes.
- Perform administrative support duties, including scheduling inspections, completing daily logs, preparing files, certification files, permits and letters, entering information into a database, and maintaining records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
