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Combination Inspector III

City of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Job Description

Posting Expires: Until Filled.

Salary Range: $58,977.96- $78,735.58

GeneralDescriptionandClassification Standards

Performsinspectionsofresidential,commercial,high-risecommercialandindustrialstructuresfor compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Supervision Received

Normallyreceiveguidanceregardingoverallmissionandunusualpriorities,etc.butmaysetwork methods, timetables, etc.

EssentialDuties& Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.Mayperformotherdutiesasassigned.Essentialfunctionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto the following:

Inspects the quality of work in the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial, industrial, and residentialbuildings,andotherstructuresincludingfoundations,cement,framing,andplastering;checks plumbing,heating,andelectricalinstallation,includingfixturesandappliances;inspectsstud,joist,rafter spacing, and other structural member factors; examines the grade, treatment, and quality of building materials.

Evaluatesthequalityofmaterialsandworkrelativetoapplicablebuildingcodes,ordinances,regulations, and relative to approved plans; issues notices to identify corrections required for compliance or to stop work on projects.

Responds to verbal and written inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, City personnel, and the generalpublic;interprets,applies,andexplainsrequirementsandrestrictionsrelatedtobuildingcodes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures; develops alternative methods for compliance with requirements and restrictions.

Mayassistwithschedulingappointmentsandreviewingandapprovingplansincompliancewithbuilding codes, ordinances and regulations.

Decision Making

Selectsfrommultipleproceduresandmethodstoaccomplishtasks.Applyorganizationalpolicies.May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.

Leadership Provided

Hassupervisoryauthorityoverworkgroup(typicallyatleastfourtofiveemployees)toincludediscipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

Knowledge,Skills& Abilities

Thisisapartiallistingofnecessaryknowledge,skills,andabilitiesrequiredtoperformthejob successfully.It is not an exhaustive list.

ThoroughknowledgeofInternationalCodeCouncilBuildingcodes,relatedfederal,state,andlocallaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; building tools and materials; methods of building construction; safety methods; principles, practices, and techniques of building inspection.

Read,interpret,apply,andexplainbuildingplans,blueprints,specifications,andbuildingcodes;make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; use word processing and other related computer software programs; prepare and maintain complete, accurate, and concise reports and records.

Communicateclearlyandconciselyverballyandinwriting;exerciseinitiativemakingrecommendationsto management; communicate effectively with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and organize and prioritize work.

Proficiencyinsafelyoperatingofficeequipmentincluding computers.

MinimumQualifications–Educationand Experience

HighschooldiplomaorGED.Two(2)yearsofexperienceinbuildingtrades;ORanequivalentcombinationof closely related education, training, and work experience.

Threeyearsonthejobconstructionexperienceis Preferred.

PreferredEducation& Experience

MustpossessaminimumoffiveofthefollowingICC-recognized certifications:

BoththeResidentialBuildingInspector(B1)andCommercialBuildingInspector(B2)certificationsare mandatory

andcounttowardthefiverequired certifications:

Residential Building Inspector (B1) – ICC (required) CommercialBuildingInspector(B2)–ICC(required) Residential Plumbing Inspector – ICC or IAPMO Residential Mechanical Inspector – ICC or IAPMO Residential Electrical Inspector – ICC or IAEI Commercial Mechanical Inspector – ICCCommercial Plumbing Inspector – ICC

CommercialElectricalInspector– ICC

Licensures and Certifications

ResidentialBuildingInspectorfromtheInternationalCodeCouncil (ICC).

ResidentialPlumbingInspectorfromtheICCorfromtheInternationalAssociationofPlumbingandMechanical Officials (IAPMO).

ResidentialMechanicalInspectorfromtheICCorIAPMO; and

ResidentialElectricalInspectorfromtheICCorInternationalAssociationofElectricalInspectors (IAEI).

EssentialCapabilitiesandWork Environment

Requiredphysical,lifting,andsensorycapabilitiesarerequirementstoperformthejobsuccessfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Salary : $58,978 - $78,736

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