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Gilmer County Government

Building Inspector

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General Nature of Work
The purpose of this classification is to perform inspections of buildings, remodeling/construction work, and building systems to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reads and interprets trade and certification specific residential construction documents and plan and specifications for comparison and code compliance to as-built on-site field construction conditions.
  • Documents and maintains accurate records trade and certification specific residential inspections, actions taken, and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence.
  • Meets and confers with contractors, builders, design professionals, and the public to address concerns, code questions or building requirements, alternatives, and policies and procedures.
  • Performs limited 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.
  • Maintains required CEUs to keep ICC certifications current.
  • Conducts field inspections through the County at project sites for code compliance, including agricultural, residential, multi-family, and/or commercial and industrial structures; inspects building, electrical, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, plumbing, erosion and sediment control, gas water, and other items; reviews approved building plans and compares to actual construction to ensure compliance; conducts complex/specialized inspections requiring a high level of experience and technical knowledge and expertise.
  • Provides technical assistance and information concerning code requirements, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues; discusses construction plans, problem areas, changes/corrections, and related issues with property owners, developers, contractors, engineers, and architects; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution; provides code interpretation, technical expertise, and assistance to other staff members.
  • Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, assigned tools and materials.
  • Be able to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints, and specifications.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.