Combination Inspector III

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Atlanta Careers seeks a building inspector to perform inspections of residential, commercial, high-rise, and industrial structures for code compliance. The role involves evaluating materials, methods, and workmanship against ICC standards and city/ state regulations.

The position requires multiple ICC certifications (B1 and B2 mandatory) and several related inspections credentials; strong communication with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• ICC-certified inspectors with mandatory B1 and B2 credentials.
• Relevant provincial/state local codes and building standards knowledge.
• Ability to read plans, blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction quality against codes and ordinances for various structures.
• Identify corrections or stop-work orders when noncompliance is found.
• Communicate requirements to architects, contractors and the public.
• Review plans for compliance and assist with plan approvals.

Skills

Residential Building Inspector B1

Commercial Building Inspector B2

Residential Plumbing Inspector

Residential Mechanical Inspector

Residential Electrical Inspector

Commercial Mechanical Inspector

Commercial Plumbing Inspector

Commercial Electrical Inspector

Two years of experience in buildingtr/

Three years on-the-job construction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of experience in building trades

Three years on-the-job construction experience preferred

Job description

Posting Expires: Until Filled.

Salary Range: $58,977.96- $78,735.58

GeneralDescriptionandClassification Standards

Performsinspectionsofresidential,commercial,high-risecommercialandindustrialstructuresfor compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Supervision Received

Normallyreceiveguidanceregardingoverallmissionandunusualpriorities,etc.butmaysetwork methods, timetables, etc.

EssentialDuties&Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.Mayperformotherdutiesasassigned.Essentialfunctionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto the following:

Inspects the quality of work in the construction, alteration, or repair of commercial, industrial, and residentialbuildings,andotherstructuresincludingfoundations,cement,framing,andplastering;checks plumbing,heating,andelectricalinstallation,includingfixturesandappliances;inspectsstud,joist,rafter spacing, and other structural member factors; examines the grade, treatment, and quality of building materials.

Evaluatesthequalityofmaterialsandworkrelativetoapplicablebuildingcodes,ordinances,regulations, and relative to approved plans; issues notices to identify corrections required for compliance or to stop work on projects.

Responds to verbal and written inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, City personnel, and the generalpublic;interprets,applies,andexplainsrequirementsandrestrictionsrelatedtobuildingcodes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures; develops alternative methods for compliance with requirements and restrictions.

Mayassistwithschedulingappointmentsandreviewingandapprovingplansincompliancewithbuilding codes, ordinances and regulations.

Decision Making

Selectsfrommultipleproceduresandmethodstoaccomplishtasks.Applyorganizationalpolicies.May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.

Leadership Provided

Hassupervisoryauthorityoverworkgroup(typicallyatleastfourtofiveemployees)toincludediscipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.

Knowledge,Skills& Abilities

Thisisapartiallistingofnecessaryknowledge,skills,andabilitiesrequiredtoperformthejob successfully.It is not an exhaustive list.

ThoroughknowledgeofInternationalCodeCouncilBuildingcodes,relatedfederal,state,andlocallaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; building tools and materials; methods of building construction; safety methods; principles, practices, and techniques of building inspection.

Read,interpret,apply,andexplainbuildingplans,blueprints,specifications,andbuildingcodes;make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; use word processing and other related computer software programs; prepare and maintain complete, accurate, and concise reports and records.

Communicateclearlyandconciselyverballyandinwriting;exerciseinitiativemakingrecommendationsto management; communicate effectively with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds; establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and organize and prioritize work.

Proficiencyinsafelyoperatingofficeequipmentincludingcomputers.

MinimumQualifications–Educationand Experience

HighschooldiplomaorGED.Two(2)yearsofexperienceinbuildingtrades;ORanequivalentcombinationof closely related education, training, and work experience.

PreferredEducation& Experience

Threeyearsonthejobconstructionexperienceis preferred.

MustpossessaminimumoffiveofthefollowingICC-recognized certifications:

Both the Residential Building Inspector (B1) and Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certifications are mandatory

and count toward the five required certifications:

Residential Building Inspector (B1) – ICC (required)CommercialBuildingInspector(B2)–ICC(required) Residential Plumbing Inspector – ICC or IAPMO Residential Mechanical Inspector – ICC or IAPMO Residential Electrical Inspector – ICC or IAEI Commercial Mechanical Inspector – ICCCommercial Plumbing Inspector – ICC

CommercialElectricalInspector–ICC

Licensures and Certifications

ResidentialBuildingInspectorfromtheInternationalCodeCouncil(ICC).

ResidentialPlumbingInspectorfromtheICCorfromtheInternationalAssociationofPlumbingandMechanical Officials (IAPMO).

ResidentialMechanicalInspectorfromtheICCorIAPMO;and

ResidentialElectricalInspectorfromtheICCorInternationalAssociationofElectricalInspectors(IAEI).

EssentialCapabilitiesandWork Environment

Requiredphysical,lifting,andsensorycapabilitiesarerequirementstoperformthejobsuccessfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.