Residential Building Inspector I

This position is responsible for conducting inspections of residential dwellings to ensure compliance with County and State codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position performs technical inspections duties.

Schedules inspections based on the issuance of permits and licenses and depending upon the stages of the dwelling.
 
Performs foundation/slab inspection, which includes: verification that the building location on the site meets the zoning ordinance requirements; foundation slab complies with building codes; and that the plumbing is in compliance with the Plumbing Code.
 
Performs a rough inspection, which includes: ensuring that the building structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and wall insulation are all in compliance with proper codes and ordinances.
 
Performs a final inspection, which includes: verifying that all mechanical installations have been completed and ready for safe usage and in compliance with applicable codes; insulation is complete and complies with codes; and that grading provides correct drainage which must be away from the dwelling, and that all landscaping complies with County codes.
 
Issues correction notices if compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations is not met.
 
Issues warning notices and/or stop work orders when builders are not in compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations.
 
Authorizes a certificate of occupancy if compliance with all three stages is met.
 
Receives and reviews records of permits and licenses issued and those that have expired.
 
Responds to complaints by telephone or in person.

Assists customers with questions and/or problems.
 
Performs related work as required.
 

 
ICC Certified Inspector in one of the following areas: Residential Building, Residential Electrical, Residential Plumbing or Residential Mechanical
                                                                       OR
State Licensed in one of the following Trades: Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC Contractor by the State Construction Licensing Board.
 
Must be able to obtain all four (4) ICC Residential Inspector Certifications within twelve (12) months from hire date.
 
High School graduate or GED equivalency.

Two years of experience in a specialized trade such as electrical, heating and air-conditioning, plumbing or building construction.
 
Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license.
 
Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
 

The successful candidate must exercise:

Knowledge of State building, plumbing, electrical, heating and air-conditioning regulations, codes and requirements.

Knowledge of County codes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning building, landscaping, zoning, etc.

Knowledge of department policies and procedures, building methods and materials, installations and repair of electrical, heating and air-conditioning, plumbing and building construction.

Knowledge of special residential building codes, ordinances and guidelines.

Skill in construction, plumbing, electrical, heating and air-conditioning techniques and methods.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in mathematical computations.

Skill in reading maps.

Skill in the use and operation of basic construction tools, measuring tape, level, truck and general office equipment.

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.