Building Inspector Series I-V Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

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Company:
City Of Augusta
Salary:
$36275
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Building Inspector Series I-V City of Augusta, GA – 3.0 Augusta, GA Job Details Full-time $36,275 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Qualifications Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Electrical experience Driving Construction Communication skills Full Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Augusta, Georgia is currently recruiting for Building Inspectors in the following three areas: Electrical Building Plumbing/Mechanical Building Inspectors are responsible for conducting on-site inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure work meets code requirements within the guidelines of International and National Codes and relevant state and Augusta Richmond County codes. Reports to the Building Official or other designated person and works with contractors, engineers, fire and health department officials, homeowners, and the pubic to ensure code compliance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts on-site inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure work meets code requirements within the guidelines of International and National Codes and relevant state and Augusta Richmond County codes: reviews and verifies permit and licensing requirements; inspects installations and construction activities; reviews approved building plans; and ensure actual construction conforms to approved plans. Notifies contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and property owners of code violations and discuss remedies for deficiencies. Identify code violations, issues warnings and correction notices and stop work orders, to contractors, architects, engineers, and/or property owners regarding inspection findings; re-inspect after completion of required corrections/modifications; issues citations for violations; and prepares and initiates legal proceedings against violators. Represents department in Municipal Court as required. Approves construction activities and final products which meet applicable code requirements: and maintains inspection records and related documentation in Departmental systems. Review plans for construction, modifications and renovations, evaluates plans for compliance with local state and federal building codes and standards; and makes recommendations regarding changes to correct deficiencies and advises contractors/owners of changes required for code compliance, proper work technique, and safety. Communicates with building owners, contractors, developers, and the general public regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues pertaining to code compliance programs and services: responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets division policies and procedures, and Consolidated Government ordinances and codes. 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 collected into database; and maintains all related records and files.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Building Inspector I Education:

High school diploma or GED. {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in construction that may include building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.

Certification:

Possess or have ability to obtain ICC Certification for inspections within 12 months of hire date or promotion.

Licensing:

Possession of a valid driver’s license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. (These positions require driving a county vehicle)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the International and National Codes, State and Augusta Richmond County codes. Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting plans, technical specifications, drawings, and diagrams. Mastery of operating required testing instruments, computer, two-way radio, camera, and standard office equipment. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

OTHER PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

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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 provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal:

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

Math:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Physical Abilities:

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, , temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, and toxic agents. _______________________________________________________________________ The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Augusta-Richmond County’s comprehensive benefit package includes: Vacation Holiday Sick Medical Dental Vision Life Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension

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