Development Site Inspector

Public Works Department Recruitment

Recruitment is in the Public Works Department.

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,  (Download PDF reader).

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.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after allocations are received by the Department of Human Resource Management.

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:

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. 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; 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…