Building Inspector I, II or III BS/07-410, 411, 412
Building Safety

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for participating in residential building inspection activities in accordance with certifications
attained. An incumbent in this position may be designated a Building Inspector I, II or III.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Reads and interprets trade and certification specific residential construction documents and plan and
specifications for comparison and code compliance to as-built on-site field construction conditions.

2. Documents and maintains accurate records trade and certification specific residential inspections, actions
taken, and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence.

3. Meets and confers with contractors, builders, design professionals, and the general public to address
concerns, code questions or building requirements, alternatives, and policies and procedures.

4. Performs professional trade and/or certification inspections of new, existing, and damaged residential and
commercial structures for conformance to codes, amendments, ordinances, regulations, specifications, and
standards.

5. Assesses damages to residential and commercial structures from disasters caused by fire, flood, tornados,
vehicular impact or other natural or man-made event to determine immediate hazards that jeopardize public
safety; prepares disaster assessment reports and posts property to limit or restrict access based on hazard in
a limited capacity.

6. Maintains required CEUs to keep ICC certifications current.
7. Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, assigned tools and materials.
8. Retrieves open records request documents from storage.
9. Issues Certificates of Occupancy for residential construction depending on experience and certifications

attained.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, construction codes, policies, standards, and regulations related to the job.
2. Knowledge of safety processes and procedures.
3. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
4. Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
5. Skill in the completion of mathematical calculations.
6. Skill in interpreting complex information and in conveying it to others in an accurate, complete, and

understandable manner.
7. Skill in the provision of customer services.
8. Skill in operating various types of tools and equipment.
9. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Building Safety Director or Senior Building Inspector assigns work in terms of general instructions.
The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and
propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the county code, the Policy and Procedures Manual, the Administration Manual, the zoning
ordinance, Georgia Model Manufactured Home Installation Guidelines, the Wood Frame Construction Manual,
manufacturers’ installation instructions, the county employee handbook, Department of Community Affairs

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Amendments, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and
interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied inspection duties. Strict guidelines contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in building inspections. Success in this position results in the

enforcement of codes, ordinances, amendments, and work processes and procedures.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, developers, contractors, homeowners, environmental health

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In
the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and
routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the
influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the workplace or abuse alcohol on the job.
Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field