Chief Building Inspector - County of Gwinnett
Gwinnett County, GA
About the Job
Job Description
The Chief Building Inspector position is responsible for supervising staff regarding the inspection of residential and commercial construction for compliance with structural, architectural, mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and erosion control code and ordinance requirements, and applicable approved plans.
Essential Duties
- Performing inspection of residential and commercial construction for compliance with structural, architectural, mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), electrical, plumbing, and erosion control code and ordinance requirements, and applicable approved plans.
- Supervising and evaluating the performance of lower level personnel and prioritizing and assigning work.
- Assisting lower level personnel with the interpretation of applicable codes, ordinances, and laws.
- Preparing reports, forms, citations, and other code compliance information, and documenting in the department databases.
- Responding to questions and concerns received from developers, contractors, homeowners, and other customers pertinent to building construction and erosion control code compliance, and corrective actions.
- Coordinating work efforts with other Chief Inspectors.
- Performing other duties that support the objectives of the Building Division.
The grade for this position is C42(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree AND
- Six (6) years of code enforcement/inspection experience to include two (2) years of lead/supervisory experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
- Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency
- NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification
- ICC Certificate according to area of assignment
- ICC Residential Combination Certification or equivalent
- ICC Commercial Inspector Certification
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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
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Job Type: Full-Time Merit
Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia
Agency: Department of Planning and Development
Source : County of Gwinnett