Land Development Inspector

Posted: Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Index Requested on: 03/18/2025 19:18:05
Indexed on: 03/18/2025 19:18:05

Location: Decatur, GA, 30030, US

Industry: Government - Local/Federal
Occupational Category: 17-2081.00 - Architecture and Engineering
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

DeKalb County is hiring!

Description:

Salary Range: $44, 497 - $71, 640 Job Code: 51145 Salary Grade: 13 FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to ensure contractor compliance with County specifications, ordinances and codes.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs site inspections; conducts inspections for new and existing contractors to ensure adherence to federal, state, and County codes, ordinances, and Specifications as it relates to the project; performs hydrostatic testing and inspections including, but not limited to, manholes and new distributions systems for wrap around cul-de-sacs for DeKalb County and the Department of Transportation; and inspects new service line installations for DeKalb County customers.

Oversees and advises contractors; reviews contractor invoices for accurate calculations; supports contractors and reduces contractor error by providing accurate mapping of existing utilities; and offers guidance in the event of project site complications.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, including service requests, customer complaints, final as-built drawings, and utility maps; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including materials orders, site inspections, contractor invoices, and changes to codes and ordinances; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Communicates with City officials, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, engineers, laborers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field required; one year of experience in public works construction, construction inspection, or a related field; 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 a valid Georgia driver’s license; Must possess and maintain, or attain within six months of employment, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level 1 B Inspector Certification.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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