Building Inspector

Position Summary: 
Under the Direction of the Chief Building Official the Building Inspector inspects buildings and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration and repair for compliance with applicable state and local codes as well as conformance with project conditions. This position also performs other duties within the Building and Permitting Division of the Community Development Department.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs all aspects of the building inspection process; performs building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, environmental, development and related inspections; determines whether buildings/systems pass or fail inspections; identifies code deficiencies, hazardous conditions, structural failures, or improper uses; recommends corrective actions; reports violations and variations from codes/plans; issues stop work orders and documents conditions, as appropriate.
• Issues Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Occupancy, as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes various reports, forms and documents; reviews construction documents for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, fire and accessibility codes; reviews engineering reports to approve for construction; reviews materials list to determine appropriate use of materials; reads roof and floor system truss reports to determine appropriate installation and bracing.
• Performs various administrative tasks in support of the daily operations of the department; notifies utility companies of approval for service; maintains records of approval; performs routine computer data entry; completes inspection and plan review reports.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals to provide information and assistance; resolves issues with architects, engineers, and general contractors regarding review of their work; receives and responds to citizen questions and inquiries; provides answers and explanations regarding code and permit interpretations.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of inspection activities, updates manuals and reference materials with current information.
• Maintains knowledge of existing, new, and updated code definitions.
• Monitors construction activity within the community for work in progress that is not under permit.
• Assists code enforcement investigation of construction related issues and violations, as needed.
• Operates a personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, mobile phone, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions; to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other system software utilized within the department.
• Operates City motor vehicles in performance of daily duties
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of State of Georgia Building Codes including, Energy, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas and Electric Codes. 
• Knowledge of Best Management Practices for Construction. 
• Knowledge of construction materials, practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. 
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.  
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction or inspections.

Licenses or Certifications: 

• Within one year of employment must possess and maintain both B1 & B2 Inspector certifications. 
• ICC Certification: B1- Residential Building Inspector, ICC Certification: B2- Commercial Building 
• Within one year of employment must possess and maintain Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1A and 1B certification 
• Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Possess and maintain both B1 & B2 Inspector certifications. 
• ICC Certification: B1- Residential Building Inspector, ICC Certification: B2- Commercial Building 
• Five (5) years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction or inspections.