COMMERCIAL PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR I Grade 12

Fulton County, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Public Works Department is seeking a Residential/Commercial Inspector I to inspect residential, commercial and business properties for code compliance and to prepare reports and notices. The role involves working with developers, engineers, architects, owners, and contractors to ensure adherence to building and safety codes.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with vocational training, a Georgia driver’s license, and relevant trade certifications as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and vocational/technical training in a construction/mechanical field.
• Equivalent mix of education, training and experience accepted to meet minimum qualifications.
• Georgia driver's license is required; certification in an appropriate trade may be required by position (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building).

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential, commercial, and business properties for code compliance.
• Inspect properties for building, grading, zoning, and safety compliance; issue violation notices as needed.
• Develop and maintain inspection files and logs; prepare reports and progress payment requests.
• Respond to questions from the public regarding inspection schedules, results and code compliance.
• Assist prosecuting entity with preparing court cases and testify as required.
• Consult with developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and contractors on code requirements.
• Respond to concerns from homeowners or interested parties related to code violations.
• Issue citations or stop-work orders where appropriate and document actions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in construction/mechanical or related field

Equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

RECRUITMENT IS IN THE FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

11575 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in a construction/mechanical or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license (as required by position assignment); must possess certification in an appropriate trade as required by position assignment (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building).

Veterans’ Preference:

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, click here.

Examination:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at the time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform operational duties related to inspecting residential, commercial, and business properties for code compliance, including inspecting new and existing properties for code compliance, preparing reports, issuing violation notices, and preparing cases for court. Commercial Pretreatment Inspector I inspects new and existing properties for code compliance.

Essential Functions:

Inspects new and existing properties for compliance with County codes related to building, grading, zoning, and safety laws and issues citations or violation notices for non-compliance.

Inspects new and existing residential properties for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and standards related to foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, access, life safety, energy compliance, and other functional elements.

Develops and maintains construction/building inspection files and logs.

Prepares reports, correspondence, and requests for progress payments.

Responds to questions from the general public regarding inspection schedules, inspection results, and code compliance.

Prepares reports regarding inspection activities and code violations and assists appropriate prosecuting entity with preparing court cases.

Consults with developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and contractors regarding code requirements.

Responds to questions or concerns raised by homeowners or other interested parties related to code violations.

Issues citations or stops work in progress depending on the nature of the infraction, documents actions, and testifies in court as required.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service:

We strongly encourage veterans, prior military and transitioning service members to apply. Many of the competencies and transferable skills developed through military service directly support success in this role, including:

Leadership Under Pressure

Experience guiding teams in high-stakes environments translates into confident, steady leadership during peak operational periods.

Customer Service Under Pressure

Provides calm, professional guidance to industrial and commercial facility representatives, using military discipline to manage urgent compliance concerns and maintain service quality during high-pressure interactions.

Operational Planning and Execution

Plans and conducts pretreatment inspections efficiently, applying military experience in structured mission planning, route coordination, documentation accuracy, and timely execution of field tasks.

Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving

Quickly adjusts to changing site conditions, unexpected discharge issues, or regulatory complications, using military-trained situational awareness and decisive action to resolve problems.

Team Cohesion and Communication

Strengthens coordination with engineers, lab staff, and regulatory partners through clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and leadership grounded in military teamwork practices.

Safety and Risk Awareness:

Enforces safety protocols, identifies chemical and industrial hazards, and mitigates risks using military-developed hazard recognition, protective measures, and compliance discipline.

Technical and Equipment Proficiency

Operates and maintains sampling instruments, monitoring devices, and field testing equipment with military-built technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.