Senior Building Inspector

Job Summary:

Performs on-site residential and commercial inspections to assure compliance with all relevant construction codes and ordinances. Issues citations for non-compliance and researches property titles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Inspects ongoing construction and repairs or modifications for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; inspects existing structures for violations of safety or sanitation regulations, or when codes and ordinances require an inspection.
• Researches property titles to determine current ownership.
• Notifies contractor, subcontractors, engineer, architect, or homeowner of code violations and discusses options to correct violations.
• Prepares and maintains reports, databases, and files of inspections and re-inspections; compiles status reports on specific assignments.
• Issues citations for code violations; testifies at appeal hearings and in court.
• Responds to telephone inquiries from citizens, builders, contractors, and public utilities related to code interpretation and enforcement.
• Schedules inspections to be completed each workday.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Materials and Equipment Used:

• Computer
• Automobile
• Transit

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience as an Inspector in the construction field; i.e., framing, gas, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, cross connection, or other.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory MVR.
• Level I SBCCI Certification and/or pass a Georgia State unrestricted trades exam.
• SBCCI One and Two Family and one Level I Commercial ICC Certification exam in Building, Plumbing, Electrical, or Mechanical.
• Successfully complete field evaluations as a Building Inspector II.
• Must successfully complete specified Customer Service Training before the end of the first year in the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of Hall County.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of commercial and residential construction.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize relevant computer applications.
• Knowledge of the techniques of excellent customer service.
• Ability to compile, organize, and maintain data, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
• Ability to make required mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, and technical drawings.

ADA Minimum Requirements

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation as well as work in the field at construction sites. Functions regularly require the ability to use a personal computer, to operate a motor vehicle, and to use tools and equipment used in inspection and measurement of construction elements.

Essential functions of this position require continuous use of hands and arms; ability to move/transport up to 25lbs, use of hand/eye coordination to use tools and equipment. Incumbents will regularly be required to use analytical thinking; remember details of inspections and building codes; make decisions about inspections and examine/observe/record details. Employees in this position must be able to handle confidential information and stay organized.

Essential functions of this position frequently require remaining is a stationary position (sitting or standing); walking; ability to move/transport between 25lbs and 50lbs; ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps;; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; and move about on hands and knees and feet. Employees will need to frequently be able to maintain concentration and adjust to change.

Employees in this position will occasionally needs to be able to move/transport items over 50lbs and may be occasionally required to be on call or work irregular hours (nights or weekends).

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions require the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable binocular vision sufficient to perform job functions, which means: the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, no marked red-green deficiency of color vision, normal depth perception, no significant loss of peripheral vision, and no uncorrectable strabismus which is accompanied by double vision.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to fumes, gasses, odors, or other airborne particles; adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures; humidity and moisture; and grease, oil, mud and other soil. Incumbents will regularly be required to work with others.

Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high, exposed places, and falling objects; constricted spaces; moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery; toxic or caustic substances; excessive noise; and frequently be required to work alone.

The employee my occasionally be exposed to radiation or hot burners.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.