Development Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Union City is seeking a detail-oriented Land Development Inspector I to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing construction and development sites, with a strong focus on soil erosion and sedimentation control, as well as environmental protection.

JOB SCOPE

Perform inspections of construction sites, land development projects, and

infrastructure improvements to ensure compliance with approved site plans,

plats, landscaping plans, and city codes.

ABOUT US

Located in the southern portion of Fulton County, Union City (UC) is an exuberant and rising city with a big heart. It is a place where your neighbors, educators, small business owners, and elected officials care for their community and each other

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct on-site inspections of land development and building projects and permits, including grading, clearing, paving, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Ensure compliance with approved permits, construction plans, and environmental regulations.
• Review and interpret land development plans, site plans, construction plans, and permits before conducting inspections.
• Enforce erosion and sedimentation control codes, ensuring BMP’s are adhered to, and issuing citations and corrective actions as needed.
• Investigate complaints and recommend solutions for violations or environmental concerns.
• Collaborate with city departments, contractors, developers, and regulatory agencies.
• Represent the City in meetings, hearings, and community discussions related to land development.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Notifies responsible contractor, subcontractors engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations, discusses corrective options; issues citations; makes recommendation for stop work orders if necessary.
• Administer maintenance and performance Post Development /Stormwater bonds for site development; calculates amount of performance bond(s) as required for each project; maintains bond documents; inspects complete work; and return bonds that meets standards.
• Inspects and approves construction and installation of streets, street striping, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, and sanitary sewers as assigned.
• Maintain accurate reports, documentation, and records of regulatory enforcement.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the entire City community and in a leadership capacity. Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in soil erosion and sedimentation control,
• construction site inspections, and plan interpretation.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• (Preferred: Associate degree in a related field).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques of urban planning, economic development, and redevelopment
• Knowledge of comprehensive and current planning principles, procedures, techniques, and their implications.
• Knowledge of applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and development regulations concerning land use and environmental matters.
• Knowledge of basic building, grant and alternative funding principles, practices, and methods
• Knowledge of environmental issues as related to planning and development review process
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and physical design as related to city planning.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of Public Administration.
• Knowledge of current literature trends and developments in the field of land use, urban planning, and community development

• Knowledge of socio-economic and demographic research techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to learn the existing inventory of available building and business and residential development sites within the community.  This will include both public and private buildings and land areas
• Ability to prepare clear concise and competent reports, correspondence, and other written materials
• Ability to provide outstanding customer satisfaction
• Ability to prepare reports, plans, and studies and to accurately interpret ordinances and codes.
• Ability to write reports clearly and in an interesting manner while conveying technical information to the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, City personnel, developers, and the public.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to operate City vehicles.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• Computers and peripheral equipment
• Designated software applications

• Telephones, copiers and other office equipment

JOB CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the associate is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear

• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

Salary : $60,954