Building Inspector I, II, or III

Job Description

The Building Inspector I, II, and III positions are responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial construction sites for compliance with structural, mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and erosion control code and ordinance requirements, and applicable approved plans. 

Essential Duties

• Conducting field inspections of residential and commercial buildings and structures
• Preparing reports, forms, citations, and other code compliance information, and documenting in the department databases
• Responding to inquiries and concerns received from contractors, homeowners, and other customers pertinent to building construction and erosion control code compliance and corrective actions
• Performing other duties that support the objectives of the Inspections Section
• Assisting lower-level personnel with the interpretation of applicable codes, ordinances, and laws, and the inspection of construction sites (BUILDING INSPECTOR III ONLY)

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
 
Minimum Qualifications
Building Inspector I - Grade B22(2)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D, and two (2) years of related construction or trades experience;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position;
• Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency;
• NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment;
• Must successfully obtain one (1) ICC or BOAG inspector certification according to the area of assignment within one (1) year of employment.

Building Inspector II - Grade B24(2)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D, and three (3) years of related construction or trades experience to include one (1) year of code enforcement/inspection experience;
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position;
• Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency;
• NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment;
• Must have one (1) ICC or BOAG inspector certification according to the area of assignment.

Building Inspector III - Grade B25(2)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D, and five (5) years of related construction or trades experience to include three (3) years of code enforcement/inspection experience;
•  competently perform the essential duties of the position;
• Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency;
• NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment;
• Must have one (1) ICC or BOAG Certification according to area of assignment;
• Must have the ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent BOAG Inspector Certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain an ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent within two (2) years of employment;
• Must have the ICC Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent BOAG Inspector certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain one (1) ICC or equivalent BOAG certification according to area of assignment within one (1) year of employment.

  

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements see below 

• Building Inspector I 
• Building Inspector II
• Building Inspector III
  

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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