Development Construction Inspector, Senior

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

3h

About The Position

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Pay Range: $54,209 - $87,277 Job Code: 51130 Pay Grade: 18 FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; 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 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.
Supervises various types of field inspections; meets with staff on site to ensure proper procedures are followed; field inspections consist of, but not limited to, water and sewer infrastructure, fire lines, lift stations, hydrostatic and air tests; land development inspections consist of retaining walls, grading, curb and gutter grading, retention ponds, asphalt, drainage structures, storm drain pipe for residential and commercial sites; and maintains thorough knowledge of all inspection types and related codes and ordinances.
Trains staff; conducts meetings to inform staff of code changes and updates; ensures that staff licenses and certifications are current; and assists staff to resolve problems and concerns as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required; five years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction, or site inspection to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required
• Five years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, construction, or site inspection to include lead or supervisory experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff
• Develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control
• Compiles and reviews timesheets
• Approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate
• Assists with or completes employee performance appraisals
• Directs work
• Acts as a liaison between employees and management
• Trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work
• Prioritizes and schedules work activities 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
• Assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate
• Supervises various types of field inspections
• Meets with staff on site to ensure proper procedures are followed
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all inspection types and related codes and ordinances
• Trains staff
• Conducts meetings to inform staff of code changes and updates
• Ensures that staff licenses and certifications are current
• Assists staff to resolve problems and concerns as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree