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Gwinnett County Building Inspector in United States
Building Inspector
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Building Inspector
Salary
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Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Merit
Job Number
24-02601
Department
Department of Planning and Development
Opening Date
07/11/2024
Closing Date
8/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
Base Hiring Salary Ranges:
Building Inspector II: $49,921 - $57,410
Building Inspector III: $54,288 - $62,432
Job Description
The Building Inspector position will perform duties within both the Housing and Community Development and Building Divisions of the Planning and Development Department. In this role, the inspector will be responsible for the inspection of residential and commercial sites for compliance with construction codes, erosion control code, ordinance requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and applicable approved plans.
Essential Duties
Housing Division
Conducting inspections of residential properties for Housing Quality Standards compliance for the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Homestretch Downpayment Assistance Programs
Preparing write-up reports, scope of work, cost estimates, and bid forms for rehabilitation program
Review change order requests for homeowner rehabilitation program as it relates to scope of work changes
Use of XRF Analyzer to inspect properties for possible lead-based paint, as applicable
Ensuring all jobs are properly permitted and that all rehabilitation work is done to the standards required under applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Responding to questions, concerns, and correspondence from contractors, program clients, lenders, and other applicable parties
Performing other duties as assigned within the Housing and Community Development Division
Building Division
Investigating building construction and erosion control code violations and concerns reported by the general public and other government agencies
Conducting field inspections of residential and commercial construction sites.
Preparing reports, forms, citations, and other code compliance information, and documenting in the department databases
Responding to questions, complaints, and concerns received from developers, contractors, homeowners, and other customers pertinent to building construction and erosion control code compliance and corrective actions
Investigating building construction and erosion control code violations and concerns reported by the general public and other government agencies
Performing other duties that support the objectives of the Inspections Section
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
Building Inspector II - The grade for this position is B24(2).
High School Diploma or G.E.D,
Three (3) years of related construction or trades experience to include one (1) year of code enforcement/inspection experience.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position.
Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency;
NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment;
Must have one (1) ICC or BOAG inspector certification according to the area of assignment.
Building Inspector III - The grade for this position is B25(2).
High School Diploma or G.E.D, AND
Five (5) years of related construction or trades experience to include three (3) years of code enforcement/inspection experience.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position.
Valid Driver’s License from the state of residency;
NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment;
Must have one (1) ICC or BOAG Certification according to area of assignment;
Must have the ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent BOAG Inspector Certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain an ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification or equivalent within two (2) years of employment;
Must have the ICC Commercial Building Inspector or equivalent BOAG Inspector certification or possess a State of Georgia contractor license and successfully obtain one (1) ICC or equivalent BOAG certification according to area of assignment within one (1) year of employment.
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=61714&headerfooter=0) for Building Inspector II or click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=61716&headerfooter=0) for Building Inspector III
NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planningdevelopment) .
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)
FAQs
Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan
Wellness
Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs
Protection
Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
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How many years of construction or trades experience do you have?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
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Describe your construction or trades experience. If none, type N/A.
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How many years of code enforcement/inspection experience do you have?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
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Describe your code enforcement/inspection experience. If none, type N/A.
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Do you have a current NPDES Level 1B Erosion Control Inspector certification?
Yes
No
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List below your current ICC and/or BOAG certifications. If none, type N/A.
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Do you hold any of the following current Georgia professional licenses?
Conditioned Air - non-restricted
Conditioned Air - Restricted
Electrical Contractor - non-restricted
Electrical Contractor - Restricted
Journeyman Plumber
Master Plumber - non-restricted
Master Plumber - Restricted
no current Georgia professional license
Required Question
Agency
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com