Inspector G120 Inspections & Codes

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Inspector conducts inspections for Community Development, patrols an assigned district to verify that construction work is permitted, and checks ongoing jobs to ensure inspections have been requested. The position responds to calls and questions from contractors, the general public, architects, and engineers, and records construction jobs and related inspections in a computer system. The Inspector performs final inspections to confirm that work complies with submitted project documentation and applicable ordinances; enforces codes through compliance requests and citations; and prepares and presents court cases. The role also coordinates with Georgia Power and Flint Energies as needed to support safe, timely connection and disconnection of electrical services. The Inspector participates in weekly electrical training, attends staff meetings, and fuels, cleans, and maintains an assigned vehicle. The position contributes to continuous improvement in operations and customer-driven service, and performs other related duties as assigned. Work is typically performed in an office, at construction sites, or in other field environments, with travel between job sites as required. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, and electrical energy.

Requirements

Specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education and/or vocational training in applicable trades.
One to three years of experience or service sufficient to understand the work and answer questions and resolve problems.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector certification within one year of starting employment.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector certification within two years of starting employment.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to building and electrical codes.
Knowledge of building and construction site inspection principles, practices, and techniques, including electrical systems.
Knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of Lotus Notes computer software and the geography of the city and other local areas.
Skill in electrical, building, and code enforcement inspections and in using specialized electrical tools to test electrical systems.
Skill in problem-solving, decision-making, operating standard office equipment, and oral and written communication.
Ability to interpret and explain building codes, perform inspections under adverse conditions, apply objective judgment and make ethical decisions, and navigate friction and high-stress situations.
Ability to perform physical activities including climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and using tools requiring dexterity.

Responsibilities

Patrol the assigned district to ensure construction work is permitted.
Check ongoing jobs to ensure inspections have been requested.
Respond to telephone calls and answer questions from contractors, the general public, architects, and engineers.
Enter construction job and inspection data into the computer system to create permanent records.
Participate in weekly electrical training classes and attend departmental staff meetings.
Fuel, clean, and maintain the assigned vehicle.
Write requests for compliance and citations, and prepare and present court cases.
Coordinate with Georgia Power and Flint Energies as required to ensure safe and timely connection and disconnection of electrical services.
Perform final inspections to ensure completed work conforms to submitted project documentation and applicable ordinances.
Work cooperatively to improve operations, work processes, and customer-driven service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.