Description

      Assist the Director of Inspections to ensure that all city-adopted buildings, zoning, and construction codes, standards, specifications, policies, procedures, and interpretations are properly applied, enforced, and updated.

       Assists the Director of Inspections to manage coordination of building, and site development engineering permit review and inspection processes.

       Assists the Director of Inspections in advising, preparing, and developing recommendations to the city administration regarding the need for new ordinances. Prepare agenda bills for city council review and approval.

       Assists the Director of Inspections in providing direction in the inspection of building construction and site development projects to assure structural and architectural components are following city-adopted building construction, fire codes, and standards. Aids in the development of recommendations of alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code.

       Assists the Director of Inspections with written building code interpretations for department consistency of application.

       Assist the Director of Inspections in developing, implementing, and monitoring the quality and production standards for department operations.

       Assists the Director of Inspections in developing department goals and methods for achievement that correlate with and complement city council’s direction.

       Assists the Director of Inspections in developing and maintaining standardized public information.

       Aids architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and the public concerning structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and site construction issues.

       Assists with, and provides direction in, the review of building construction plans and engineering calculations for structural, mechanical, and architectural components, to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommend method of compliance to meet the intent of each related item.

       Reviews building, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and state adopted codes. Provides interpretation and recommendations to permit applicants, the public, and development design professionals to ensure an understanding of construction code purposes and provisions, while assisting them in achieving code-compliant designs.

       Examines and analyzes complex plans and related documents associated with permit applications to determine compliance with pertinent state and/or local codes; approves plans for permit issuance if code compliance is demonstrated; communicates details of non-compliance to applicant for correction.

       Coordinates plan review activities with other city staff, city and appropriate city, county and/or state government agencies for proposals requiring multi-agency review.

       Reviews assigned construction plans and engineering calculations for structural, mechanical, plumbing, and architectural components to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and recommend method of compliance to meet the intent of each related item.

       Assists other city staff by providing technical information relating to code requirements; providing specific project development design details to achieve code compliance; and in coordinating permit process activities and documentation.

       Creates and maintains records of plan review, building inspections, and related activities.

       Develops and provides technical training to inspection staff.

       Inspects assigned construction projects to assure all structural and architectural components are following all building construction and fire codes. Aids in developing recommendations of alternate methods of construction to meet the intent of each related code.

       Provides customer service at the front counter, as required, to the public, contractors, and developers.

       Participates in and assists with ongoing Building Safety Division plans and activities to improve customer service, productivity, and efficiency in the delivery of related services.

       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

      Knowledge of the principles and practices of the development and execution of the permit process.

      Knowledge of inspection and code enforcement methods, techniques, processes, procedures, and related documents.

      Knowledge of construction terminology.

      Knowledge of local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing area of assignment.

      Knowledge of city government functions and policies.

      Skill in applying the concepts and intentions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Fire Prevention,  National Electrical , and Life Safety Codes along with their associated Georgia State amendments and other applicable regulations and standards governing the development, construction, use and maintenance of land and structures.

      Skill in the operation of a personal computer and various software programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

     Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to occupational field and three to five years of related experience; or a master’s Degree and at least two years of related experience and/or;

     Possession of an ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification at the time of employment. 

     At least five or more years of related experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the sub-units in the Department/profession in order to direct and coordinate work within the Department.

     Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver’s license.