Building Inspector

City of Stonecrest; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stonecrest seeks an informed inspector to enforce building, electrical, plumbing, and related codes while safeguarding public health and safety. You will plan daily inspection routes, travel to sites, review plans for code compliance, and coordinate with owners, contractors, and other departments.

The role requires interpreting complex codes, performing site inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and issuing notices or stop-work orders as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related construction/inspection training.
• Experience or training in code enforcement and inspection specialties.
• Ability to interpret multiple building-related codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, applies, and enforces building codes and related safety standards.
• Plans daily inspection schedules and travels to sites for inspections.
• Reviews plans to ensure safety and code compliance, and coordinates with stakeholders.

Skills

Building codes interpretation

Inspection planning

Field inspections

Contractor licensure verification

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in building inspection

Job description

Position Summary

The position reports to the Chief Building Official (CBO) and performs inspections of residential/commercial buildings and related systems to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of standard building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, fire prevention codes, life/safety codes, energy codes, handicapped accessibility codes, and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures.


• Research code-related issues in code books as needed; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.


• Plans daily inspection schedules and travel routes to achieve maximum efficiency and ensure completion of scheduled inspections; drives to construction/property sites to conduct inspections and related work activities.


• Reviews building plans, construction plans, site plans, plan revisions, specifications, to make sure they meet all safety requirements, previous inspection records, or other documents in association with inspection activities.


• Conducts site inspections of residential/commercial buildings and industrial properties (including construction work, remodeling work, building systems, and premises) for compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and approved construction plans to detect any violations.


• Inspects construction alteration, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and premises to verify structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards.


• Inspects mechanical, plumbing, gas, electrical, roofing, fire alarm, and related building systems.


• Inspects foundations, slabs, footing, and framing; inspects swimming pools; inspects mobile homes; inspects construction methods and materials.


• Verifies contractor licensure and proper permitting of construction work; inspects existing buildings for improper use.


• Coordinates inspection activities with other inspectors, other departments, plan reviewers, property owners, contractors, utility companies, or other individuals;


• Communicates with other departments to report violations associated with their departments, such as erosion control or water service connection violations.


• Provides information and technical assistance concerning inspection activities, code requirements, code compliance, code interpretation, and related issues; discusses problem areas with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects; discusses solutions to problems.


• Responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations; provides information and technical expertise to other staff members.


• Explains violations, discusses corrective actions and changes required for code compliance; issues warning notices, violation notices, or stop work orders as appropriate; reports failed inspections, violations, and deviations from codes/plans to supervisor, other inspectors, contractors, or other individuals as appropriate.


• Monitors status of failed inspections; conducts follow-up inspections to verify correction of deficiencies.


• Consults with others on complex problem situations and provides technical expertise.


• Provides progress and activity reports to senior management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational and technical training in general building construction, construction trades, and a variety of building inspection specialties; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes general building construction, construction trades, code enforcement/interpretation, and a variety of building inspection specialties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Other Requirements

May work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings or planned events.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, 401(a) defined contribution retirement, optional 457(b) deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short-term disability, 12 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive medical benefits and vacation and sick leave on a pro-rated basis.