Commercial Pretreatment Inspector II

Fulton County•Fulton County Atlanta, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform operational duties related to inspecting residential, commercial, and business properties for code compliance, including providing lead direction to assigned staff, inspecting new and existing properties for code compliance, preparing reports, issuing violation notices, and preparing cases for court. Commercial Pretreatment Inspector II inspects new and existing buildings and structures to ensure code compliance and provides lead direction to assigned staff. Incumbent in this class works in an assigned area associated with any one of several building trades or in an environment related to business licenses.

Requirements

Associates Degree in a related field supplemented by two years of experience in a construction/mechanical or related field, including one year of lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Certification in an appropriate trade as required by position assignment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building).
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified.
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications.
Competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including: Leadership Under Pressure, Customer service under pressure, Operational planning and execution, Adaptability and rapid problem solving, Team cohesion and communication, Safety and risk awareness, Technical and equipment proficiency.

Responsibilities

Inspects new and existing properties for compliance with County codes related to building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and issues citations or violation notices for non-compliance.
Provides lead direction to assigned staff, including establishing workloads, prioritizing work assignments, monitoring employee performance, interpreting policies and procedures, and resolving staff issues.
Interprets County codes for businesses, homeowners, builders, developers, and other interested parties.
Maintains inspection files and logs and prepares inspection reports.
Compiles information to prepare cases for court action and testifies as an expert witness in noncompliance cases as required.
Conducts inspection for special rehabilitation or renovation projects.
Determines the extent of renovation projects, including material and labor costs and monitors projects in progress.
Responds to questions or concerns raised by homeowners, landowners, business owners, or other residents related to code violations.
Investigates complaints, compiles information, and recommends courses of action.
Audits permit, license, and business records to determine code compliance and initiates corrective action to bring violating entities into compliance.
Performs other related duties as required.