What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector Sr, - Fire Sprinkler position at City of Atlanta?
Job Description
Posting Expires: until Filled.
Salary Range: $51,025.56- $68,132.47
General Description And Classification Standards
The purpose of this job is to inspect construction job sites and approved plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: reading fire sprinkler plans and specifications and inspect installation at job site to be in compliance with plans and regulatory codes, ordinances and laws; assisting fire sprinkler installers with NFPA code conformation; answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.
Duties are performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the division manager. The incumbent must ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers, and embrace, support, and promote the City’s core values, beliefs, and culture.
Supervision Received
Work independently or in teams, reporting to the Assistant Director.
Thepurposeofthisjobistoinspectconstructionjobsitesandapprovedplanstoensurecompliancewith regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: reading fire sprinkler plans andspecificationsandinspectinstallationatjobsitetobeincompliancewithplansandregulatorycodes, ordinances and laws; assisting fire sprinkler installers with NFPA code conformation; answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.
Duties are performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the division manager.The incumbent must ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internalandexternalcustomers,andembrace,support,andpromotetheCity’scorevalues,beliefs,and culture.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs skilled inspection work in the enforcement of municipal ordinances and regulations which governtheinstallationandmodificationofWater-BasedFireProtectionSystems,Foamwatersystems, FM 200 systems, and Halon systems;
Performs review to ensure fire sprinkler, fire pumps, backflow preventer and standpipe installations are in compliance with approved plans, specifications, and City of Atlanta codes and regulations regarding NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 25, and 72 installations requirements.
Investigatessuspectedunlicensedinstallersorunpermitted work;
Abilitytoassistahighvolumeoffiresprinklerinstallers,andcustomersinconformitywithNFPA13,13R and 13D installations requirements/regulations;
Communication:
Confers with supervisor, Inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding code interpretations, and related issues.
Ability to provide code interpretation or other assistance to contractors, engineers, the general public, and others as necessary at job site;
ProblemIdentificationand Solution:
Studies,interprets,andensuresFiresprinkler/suppressionsystemsareadheredtoin designs.
Hasconsiderableknowledgeofhydraulics,hazardevaluation,detectionsystems,Firesprinklercontrol valveassembly,standpipedesign,Wetpipesystems,Delugesystems,Drypipesystems,Pre- Action
Systems,Foamwatersystems,FM200systems,Halonsystems,EFSRsystems,aswellasNFPA13, 13R and 13D installations requirements.
Maintainaccuraterecordsandinspectiondocumentationofassignedwork.
Interpersonal Relations:
Abilitytoaccuratelyanswerinquiriesfromcustomersonsiteregardingconstructionmethods,procedures, and materials used.
Abilitytoexplaindepartmentalprocedurestocustomersinordertofacilitatepermitissuance;directs customers to appropriate divisions for requested services.
Abilityofcomprehend,interpretandapplycode regulations.
Knowledgeoffiresprinklerconstructionproceduresandmethodsasrequiredintheperformanceofduties Knowledge of the terminology used within the department
Abilitytocompile,organize,prepare,andmaintainanassortmentofrecords,reportsandinformation. Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members.
Abilitytouseindependent judgment.
Abilitytoperformthemathematicalcalculationsrequiredbythe job.
Abilitytoutilizeandunderstandcomputerapplicationsandtechniquesrequiredbythejob. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Abilitytocomprehendandapplyregulationsandproceduresofthe department.
Abilitytoworkunderaminimumdegreeofstressrelatedtodutiesthatrequireconstantattentiontodetail and tight deadlines.
Abilitytoliftminimumof40poundwithout assistance
Abilitytostand,orclimbstairsandladdersforalongperiodoftime
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effectiveorganizational skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain a NICET II Certification
A minimum of 5 years of experience in plan review and 2 years of inspection experience in the Fire
sprinkler for hydraulics, hazard evaluation, detection systems, Fire sprinkler control valve assembly, stand
pipe design, Wet pipe systems, Deluge systems, Dry pipe systems, Pre-Action Systems, Foam water
systems, FM 200 systems, Halon systems, EFSR systems, as well as NFPA 13, 13R and 13D
installations requirements. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.
Preferred Education & Experience
NICET II Certification
Licensures and Certifications
Required: Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a pre-employment security, drug and background check
All Candidates must obtain ICC Fire Sprinkler Inspector or NICET II Certification within 8 months of
employment.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Posting Expires: until Filled.
Salary Range: $51,025.56- $68,132.47
General Description And Classification Standards
The purpose of this job is to inspect construction job sites and approved plans to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: reading fire sprinkler plans and specifications and inspect installation at job site to be in compliance with plans and regulatory codes, ordinances and laws; assisting fire sprinkler installers with NFPA code conformation; answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.
Duties are performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the division manager. The incumbent must ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers, and embrace, support, and promote the City’s core values, beliefs, and culture.
Supervision Received
Work independently or in teams, reporting to the Assistant Director.
Thepurposeofthisjobistoinspectconstructionjobsitesandapprovedplanstoensurecompliancewith regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited to: reading fire sprinkler plans andspecificationsandinspectinstallationatjobsitetobeincompliancewithplansandregulatorycodes, ordinances and laws; assisting fire sprinkler installers with NFPA code conformation; answering inquiries regarding construction materials and procedures; explaining departmental procedures; and processing paperwork.
Duties are performed with considerable initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the division manager.The incumbent must ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internalandexternalcustomers,andembrace,support,andpromotetheCity’scorevalues,beliefs,and culture.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs skilled inspection work in the enforcement of municipal ordinances and regulations which governtheinstallationandmodificationofWater-BasedFireProtectionSystems,Foamwatersystems, FM 200 systems, and Halon systems;
Performs review to ensure fire sprinkler, fire pumps, backflow preventer and standpipe installations are in compliance with approved plans, specifications, and City of Atlanta codes and regulations regarding NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 25, and 72 installations requirements.
Investigatessuspectedunlicensedinstallersorunpermitted work;
Abilitytoassistahighvolumeoffiresprinklerinstallers,andcustomersinconformitywithNFPA13,13R and 13D installations requirements/regulations;
Communication:
Confers with supervisor, Inspectors, contractors, the general public and others regarding code interpretations, and related issues.
Ability to provide code interpretation or other assistance to contractors, engineers, the general public, and others as necessary at job site;
ProblemIdentificationand Solution:
Studies,interprets,andensuresFiresprinkler/suppressionsystemsareadheredtoin designs.
Hasconsiderableknowledgeofhydraulics,hazardevaluation,detectionsystems,Firesprinklercontrol valveassembly,standpipedesign,Wetpipesystems,Delugesystems,Drypipesystems,Pre- Action
Systems,Foamwatersystems,FM200systems,Halonsystems,EFSRsystems,aswellasNFPA13, 13R and 13D installations requirements.
Maintainaccuraterecordsandinspectiondocumentationofassignedwork.
Interpersonal Relations:
Abilitytoaccuratelyanswerinquiriesfromcustomersonsiteregardingconstructionmethods,procedures, and materials used.
Abilitytoexplaindepartmentalprocedurestocustomersinordertofacilitatepermitissuance;directs customers to appropriate divisions for requested services.
Abilityofcomprehend,interpretandapplycode regulations.
Knowledgeoffiresprinklerconstructionproceduresandmethodsasrequiredintheperformanceofduties Knowledge of the terminology used within the department
Abilitytocompile,organize,prepare,andmaintainanassortmentofrecords,reportsandinformation. Ability to communicate with supervisors and other staff members.
Abilitytouseindependent judgment.
Abilitytoperformthemathematicalcalculationsrequiredbythe job.
Abilitytoutilizeandunderstandcomputerapplicationsandtechniquesrequiredbythejob. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Abilitytocomprehendandapplyregulationsandproceduresofthe department.
Abilitytoworkunderaminimumdegreeofstressrelatedtodutiesthatrequireconstantattentiontodetail and tight deadlines.
Abilitytoliftminimumof40poundwithout assistance
Abilitytostand,orclimbstairsandladdersforalongperiodoftime
Effective written and oral communication skills
Effectiveorganizational skills
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain a NICET II Certification
A minimum of 5 years of experience in plan review and 2 years of inspection experience in the Fire
sprinkler for hydraulics, hazard evaluation, detection systems, Fire sprinkler control valve assembly, stand
pipe design, Wet pipe systems, Deluge systems, Dry pipe systems, Pre-Action Systems, Foam water
systems, FM 200 systems, Halon systems, EFSR systems, as well as NFPA 13, 13R and 13D
installations requirements. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which
provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered.
Preferred Education & Experience
NICET II Certification
Licensures and Certifications
Required: Valid Georgia Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a pre-employment security, drug and background check
All Candidates must obtain ICC Fire Sprinkler Inspector or NICET II Certification within 8 months of
employment.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment:
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Salary : $51,026 - $68,132