Building Inspector

Hall County; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall County is seeking a Building Inspector to perform on-site inspections of residential and commercial projects, enforcing adopted building codes and local ordinances. The role requires responding to citizen inquiries and maintaining detailed inspection records.

A strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely communication with stakeholders is essential. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months’ inspection experience, blueprints literacy, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months’ experience as a Licensed Tradesman or Inspector in construction.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, and technical drawings.
• Equivalents accepted; possession of ICC Residential Building Code Certification within 6 months.
• Residential Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical inspector certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned residential and commercial projects from permit to completion.
• Enforce codes and ordinances; respond to citizen complaints.
• Communicate code violations and options to builders, contractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, stop work orders, and status reports.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Communication

Customer service

Mathematics

Computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Building Inspector

Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2895

Salary Range: $51,954.88 To $65,505.19 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:

Conducts onsite inspections of Residential and Commercial projects. Enforces adopted building codes and State and Local Ordinances. Responds to citizen complaints within Hall County. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Performs other related duties assigned.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect assigned projects throughout the life of the permit. Patrol assigned district enforcing code violations and erosion control measures. Investigate complaints related to building code requirements. Inspect existing structures for violations of safety or sanitation regulations, when codes and ordinances require an inspection.

Communicate with builders and contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations and discuss options to ensure code compliance.

Prepares and maintains reports, databases, and files of inspections and stop work orders, compiles status reports on specific assignments.

Responds to telephone inquiries from citizens, builders, contractors, and public utilities related to code interpretation and enforcement. Scheduling inspections as requested.

Testifies at appeal hearings and in court.

Operate assigned county vehicle.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

rms other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Six months’ experience as a Licensed Tradesman or an Inspector in the construction field, i.e., framing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, cross connection, or other.

Ability to read blueprints, maps, and technical drawings.

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.

Ability to achieve required ICC Residential Building Code Certification from a recognized state, national, or international association within 6 months.

Ability to achieve Residential Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical inspector certifications from a recognized state, national, or international association certification within one year.

Successfully complete field evaluations as a Building Inspector I.

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 the 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.

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 need 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 may 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.