Overview

Position Title:Building Construction Inspector

Company:City Of Cobb County

Location:Marietta, GA

Job Description:

This position is located in the Building Section of the Development and Inspections Division, Community Development Agency.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducts field inspections at residential and commercial construction sites: inspects building, electrical, framing, footing/slabs, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, gas, water, and other items; reviews approved building plans and compares to actual construction; and ensures all construction activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards; takes photographs of sites; and maintains photo logs and files regarding inspection activities.
  • Records failed inspections: issues notice of violations and warnings to contractors, owners, developers, builders or other parties; works with contractors, developer, consulting engineers, architects and property owners to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and achieve compliance with all requirements; reports all issues of non-compliance to proper officials for prosecution; and maintains related documentation.
  • Approves construction activities and final products which meet all building code requirements: maintains inspection records and related paperwork in division files.
  • Consults 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, ordinances and code.

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in Building Technology, Construction Management or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction, building trades, site inspections or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Must acquire required licenses, certifications or equivalent education within the probationary period for the position.