DEVELOPMENT SITE INSPECTOR

Fulton County; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County in Alpharetta, GA seeks a skilled Construction Inspector to conduct site inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county codes.

The role requires an Associate's Degree and five years of related experience or equivalent, plus certifications, a Georgia driver's license, and the ability to interpret plans, issue citations, and prepare inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in civil engineering, road construction, or construction inspection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain Georgia Level I B Certified Inspector within one year of employment and a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Interpret and enforce ordinances related to land disturbance, soil erosion, and sediment control; issue notices for non-compliance and re-visit violators.
• Notify contractors and homeowners of code violations; discuss corrective options and recommend stop-work orders when necessary.
• Administer maintenance and performance bonds; inspect completed work and return bonds meeting standards.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain records; assist in data compilation for department reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Tools

Georgia Level I B Certified Inspector

Georgia Driver's License

Job description

RECRUITMENT IS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

LOCATION: 11575 MAXWELL RD., ALPHARETTA, GA

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in civil engineering, road construction, or construction inspection; 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 valid certifications and training in the following: Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level I B Certified Inspector within one year of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

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.

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 time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to conduct inspection activities at residential, commercial and industrial construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Fulton County codes, standards and construction provisions. Responsibilities include inspecting environmental, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, road improvements, road striping, traffic signs, and public works projects; preparing reports; and issuing violation notices.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interprets and enforces ordinances and codes related to land disturbance, soil erosion, and sediment control of new and existing construction at residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites: inspects properties in the process of construction, alteration, or repair; verifies conformance to applicable codes and ordinances and approved plans; issues correction or violation notices for non-compliance; and re-visits areas with repeat violators.
• Conducts inspections of each component of site plans: inspects sanitary sewer pipe and manholes for proper size, material, installation, and insulation; conducts proper air and mandrel testing; inspects curb and gutter installation for correct measurements and material; inspects different layers of road construction using test rolling and core testing; inspects site for proper installation of erosion control devices throughout different stages of project; inspects traffic improvements and street name signs following MUTCD and county approved plans; compares installed items to copies of as-built and plat; and ensures that everything corresponds.
• Notifies responsible contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations; discusses corrective options; issues citations; makes recommendations for stop work orders if necessary; documents findings and recommended solutions.
• Administers maintenance and performance bonds for site development: calculates amount of performance bond(s) as required for each project; maintains bond documents; inspects completed work; and returns bonds that meet standards.
• Inspects and approves construction and installation of streets, street signs, street striping, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, and sanitary sewers as assigned.
• Notifies responsible inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations; discusses corrective options; issues violations; makes recommendations for stop work orders if necessary; documents findings and recommended solutions.
• Receives and responds to complaints from the public regarding related ordinances; records and monitors status of complaints from citizens; collects information and researches complaints; determines validity of alleged violations and initiates appropriate actions; maintains records of response to complaints.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; prepares/completes a variety of inspection reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy inspection records.
• Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to site development, soil and erosion control, and construction procedures; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Meetings, homeowners association meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required; and maintains required inspection certification.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

For Applicants With Prior Military Service

• Customer service under pressure: Provides calm, professional guidance to developers, contractors, and citizens, using military discipline to manage urgent site concerns and maintain service quality during high-pressure interactions.
• Operational planning and execution: Plans and conducts site inspections efficiently, applying military experience in structured mission planning, route coordination, and timely execution of field tasks.
• Adaptability and rapid problem solving: Quickly adjusts to changing site conditions, regulatory issues, or unexpected hazards, using military-trained situational awareness and decisive action to resolve problems.
• Team cohesion and communication: Strengthens coordination with engineers, planners, and contractors through clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and leadership grounded in military teamwork practices.
• Safety and risk awareness: Enforces safety protocols, identifies construction and environmental hazards, and mitigates risks using military-developed hazard recognition and compliance discipline.
• Technical and equipment proficiency: Operates and maintains inspection tools, measurement devices, and field equipment with military-built technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Performance Aptitudes

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• 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, advisory and/or design 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.

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, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation.