Building Inspector G120 Inspections & Codes

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Building Inspector to coordinate and perform inspections of new construction and remodels to ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards.

The role requires field inspections, plan reviews, data entry, and responding to public inquiries. Candidates should aim for ICC certifications within stated timelines and possess a Georgia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of building, electrical, and safety codes.
• Experience with inspections and interpreting plans is preferred.
• ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications are desired with timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform inspections of new construction and remodels to ensure code compliance.
• Inspect job sites for safety, zoning, and soil conditions; review post-work for deviations.
• Input data into computer software and maintain inspection records; generate reports.

Skills

Building inspections

Public communication

Problem solving

Written communication

Ethical decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

This position coordinates and performs inspections of new construction and remodeled buildings to ensure compliance with building codes.

• Inspects job sites for compliance with safety regulations, zoning requirements, and soil conditions; reviews the site after completion for damage and improvements with right-of-way.
• Performs inspections of new construction, remodels, and repairs to ensure compliance with building codes.
• Performs final inspections upon completion of projects to ensure all work has been completed per submitted project documentation. Additionally, ensuring all applicable ordinances are followed.
• Inputs data into computer software to update and maintain current records of inspections; prepares reports as required.
• Performs miscellaneous inspections for compliance with various codes and zoning regulations such as swimming pools, aluminum framed enclosures, tents, fire damage repair, and fences.
• Answers inquiries from the public regarding construction compliance; meets with the public concerning problems and reports results to Building Official.
• Investigates complaints or reports of unsafe buildings or construction conditions and of unauthorized construction.
• Inform developers and engineers of deviations or errors; advises corrective actions.
• Reviews site plans, building drawings, and schematics for conformity with applicable local and state codes.
• Conduct field meetings to resolve questions and issues.
• Receives, evaluates, and distributes request for inspections.
• Perform follow‑up inspections to ensure all inspections are completed and properly documented.
• Attend quarterly training sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to building codes.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws applicable to electrical codes.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of building and construction site electrical systems inspections.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of building and construction site inspections.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, materials, nomenclature, techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lotus Notes computer software.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and other local areas.
• Skill in conducting electrical code enforcement inspections.
• Skill in conducting building and code enforcement inspections.
• Skill in the use of specialized electrical tools for testing electrical systems.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to interpret and explain building codes as required.
• Ability to perform inspections under adverse conditions.
• Ability to apply objective judgement and make ethical decisions.
• Ability to navigate friction and high stress situations.

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education and/or vocational training in applicable trades. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain International Code Council (ICC) certifications of Residential Building Inspector within one year and Commercial Building Inspector within two years from start of employment. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and mu Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, construction site, or other field environment. Travel is required from job site to job site and may require spending long periods of time operating a motor vehicle. All applicants desiring this position are subject to a comprehensive background check and periodic drug screenings. May be exposed to noise, dust, and electrical energy.