Building Inspector, Senior

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 54,209 - 87,277; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Decatur, Georgia, is seeking a Buildings Inspector to conduct code compliance inspections for residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree and three years of experience in building trades or construction inspections. Responsibilities include identifying code violations, preparing citations, and managing inspection records. This role requires maintaining relevant certifications and a valid Georgia driver’s license, ensuring compliance with local building codes and ordinances.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in building trades or construction inspections.
• Possess or obtain ICC certification within 1 year.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performance appraisals and train staff.
• Conduct field inspections for code compliance.
• Identify code violations and prepare citations.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding codes and inspections.
• Perform various administrative duties related to inspections.

Skills

Building trades

Construction inspections

Field inspections

Communication

Administrative duties

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $54,209 - $87,277 | Job Code: 51030 | Pay grade: 18 | FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Essential Functions

• Assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have resources to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; consults with staff on complex/problem situations; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists with revision of procedure manuals.
• Conducts field inspections throughout the County at project sites for code compliance, including residential and commercial site installations; inspects building, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, and plumbing installations; reviews approved building plans and compares to actual construction to ensure compliance.
• Identifies code violations and needed corrective action; writes letters to contractors, architects, engineers, and/or property owners regarding inspection findings; re-inspects after completion of required corrections/modifications; issues citations for violations; prepares and presents evidence in Court.
• Approves construction activities and final products which meet building, HVAC and plumbing code requirements; maintains inspection records and related documentation in departmental systems.
• Communicates with building owners, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues per training to code compliance programs and services; responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; explains and interprets division policies and procedures, ordinances and code.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of inspection work; makes and returns phone calls; prioritizes and schedules assigned inspections; completes daily log sheet; prepares inspection files, certification files, building permits, letters, etc.; enters information into database; maintains all related records and files.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Three years of experience in building trades or construction inspections, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification.

Specific License or Certification Required

• Must possess and maintain, or obtain within 1 year of employment, an International Code Council (ICC) Residential and Commercial Building Inspections Certification OR Residential and Commercial Inspections Certification in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical, according to area of assignment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.

Driver’s License

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.