Building Inspector I

Job description

Augusta, Georgia is currently recruiting for Building Inspectors in the following three areas: Building Inspectors are responsible for conducting on-site inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure work meets code requirements within the guidelines of International and National Codes and relevant state and Augusta Richmond County codes. Reports to the Building Official or other designated person and works with contractors, engineers, fire and health department officials, homeowners, and the pubic to ensure code compliance. - Electrical - Building - Plumbing/Mechanical PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conducts on-site inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure work meets code requirements within the guidelines of International and National Codes and relevant state and Augusta Richmond County codes. Notifies contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and property owners of code violations and discuss remedies for deficiencies. - Issues warnings and correction notices, stop work orders, and initiates legal proceedings against violators. Represents department in Municipal Court proceedings as required. - Reviews plans for new constr...