DEVELOPMENT SITE INSPECTOR

Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree in or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in civil engineering, road construction, or construction inspection; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required Must possess and maintain valid certifications and training in the following: Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission Level I B Certified Inspector within one year of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans' Preference Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, click here. Examination The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position. Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to conduct inspection activities at residential, commercial and industrial construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Fulton County codes, standards and construction provisions. Responsibilities include inspecting environmental, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, road improvements, road striping, traffic signs, and public works projects; preparing reports; and issuing violation notices. Essential Functions Interprets and enforces ordinances and codes related to land disturbance, soil erosion, and sediment control of new and existing construction at residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites: inspects properties in the process of construction, alteration, or repair; verifies conformance to applicable codes and ordinances and approved plans; issues correction or violation notices for non‑compliance; and re‑visits areas with repeat violators. Conducts inspections of each component of site plans: inspects sanitary sewer pipe and manholes for proper size, material, installation, and insulation; conducts proper air and mandrel testing; inspects curb and gutter installation for correct measurements and material; inspects different layers of road construction using test rolling and core testing; inspects site for proper installation of erosion control devices throughout different stages of project; inspects traffic improvements and street name signs following MUTCD and county approved plans; compares installed items to copies of as‑built and plat; and ensures that everything corresponds. Notifies responsible contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations; discusses corrective options; issues citations; makes recommendations for stop work orders if necessary; documents findings and recommended solutions. Administers maintenance and performance bonds for site development: calculates amount of performance bond(s) as required for each project; maintains bond documents; inspects completed work; and returns bonds that meet standards. Inspects and approves construction and installation of streets, street signs, street striping, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, and sanitary sewers as assigned. Notifies responsible inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, or homeowners of code violations; discusses corrective options; issues violations; makes recommendations for stop work orders if necessary; documents findings and recommended solutions. Receives and responds to complaints from the public regarding related ordinances; records and monitors status of complaints from citizens; collects information and researches complaints; determines validity of alleged violations and initiates appropriate actions; maintains records of response to complaints. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; prepares/completes a variety of inspection reports; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy inspection records. Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to site development, soil and erosion control, and construction procedures; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Meetings, homeowners association meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required; and maintains required inspection certification. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be an equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, genetics, age, disability or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fulton County, GA