Building Inspector II
Building Safety
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for participating in residential building inspection in accordance with certifications attained.
MAJOR DUTIES
1. Reads and interprets trade and certification specific residential construction documents and plans and specifications for comparison and code compliance to as-built on-site field construction conditions.
2. Performs various measurements and calculations utilizing general mathematics, geometry, or trigonometry which could include electrical loads, conduit fill, minimum ampacity, and structural strength of materials.
3. Documents and maintains accurate records trade and certification specific residential inspections, actions taken, and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence.
4. Meets and confers with contractors, builders, design professionals, and the general public to address concerns, code questions or building requirements, alternatives, and policies and procedures.
5. Performs professional trade and/or certification inspections of new, existing, and damaged residential and commercial structures for conformance to codes, amendments, ordinances, regulations, specifications, and standards.
6. Issues Certificates of Occupancy on residential construction depending on certifications attained.
7. Maintains required CEUs to keep ICC certifications current.
8. Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, assigned tools and materials.
9. Retrieves open records request documents from storage.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, construction codes, policies, standards, and regulations related to the job.
2. Knowledge of safety processes and procedures.
3. Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
4. Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
5. Skill in the completion of mathematical calculations.
6. Skill in interpreting complex information and in conveying it to others in an accurate, complete, and understandable manner.
7. Skill in the provision of customer services.
8. Skill in operating various types of tools and equipment.
9. Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Assistant Building Safety Director or Senior Building Inspector assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include the county code, the Policy and Procedures Manual, the Administration Manual, the zoning ordinance, Georgia Model Manufactured Home Installation Guidelines, the Wood Frame Construction Manual, manufacturers’ installation instructions, the county employee handbook, Department of Community Affairs Amendments, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
· The work consists of varied inspection duties. Strict guidelines contribute to the complexity of the position.
· The purpose of this position is to participate in building inspections. Success in this position results in the enforcement of codes, ordinances, amendments, and work processes and procedures.
CONTACTS
· Contacts are typically with co-workers, developers, contractors, homeowners, environmental health professionals, fire and emergency personnel, and members of the general public.
· Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; or justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
· The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
· The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
· Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in compliance with County Safety and Loss Control Guidelines. Completion of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation Defensive Driving Course and/or Emergency Vehicle Operation Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
· Must obtain Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1B Qualified Inspector certification within six (6) months of employment.
ADA COMPLIANCE
· Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE
· The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, requires employees to protect the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in the course of their work.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
· In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered employment will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment. In the course of employment, employees are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and routine fitness for duty testing for illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. Employees are prohibited to work under the influence, to possess, to distribute, or to sell illegal drugs in the work place or abuse alcohol on the job. Confirmed positive is reason for denial of employment and/or termination.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two to three years and/or two or more years in a jurisdiction as a Building Inspector.
· Possession of a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
· Possession of a valid/current certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Combination Inspector.
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