Title Examiner jobs in Atlanta, GA

Plans Examiner BS/8 - 414
Building Safety

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for insuring code compliance of all residential and commercial plans.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily work assignments and work activities.
2. Reads and interprets residential and commercial construction documents and plans, specifications,

calculations, and related documentation for conformance to codes, amendments, ordinances, regulations,
specifications, and standards.

3. Reviews structural calculations, energy calculations, electrical calculations, truss packages, and engineer
designs and specifications.

4. Performs various measurements and calculations utilizing general mathematics, geometry, or trigonometry;
calculates electrical loads, conduit fill, minimum amperage, structural strength of materials, vertical or lateral
loads, and wind pressure and uplift.

5. Documents and maintains accurate records of plan reviews, inspections, actions taken, and regulatory efforts;
prepares written reports and correspondence.

6. Issues Certificates of Occupancy on residential and commercial construction depending on certifications
attained.

7. Meets and confers with contractors, builders, design professionals, and the general public to address
concerns, code questions, building or plan review requirements, alternatives, and policies and procedures.

8. Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology, methods, and materials; updates code
knowledge through regular continuing education; develops and conducts training for less experienced
inspectors; participates in professional development activities.

9. Performs professional level detailed inspections of new, existing, and damaged residential and commercial
structures for conformance to codes, amendments, ordinances, regulations, specifications, and standards.

10. Reviews and interprets codes, ordinances, amendments, commentaries, manufacturers’ installation
instructions, product listing, and label criteria.

11. Issues correction notices, notices of violation, stop work orders, and certificates of occupancy.
12. Assesses damages to residential and commercial structures from disasters caused by fire, flood, tornados,

vehicular impact or other natural or man-made event to determine immediate hazards that jeopardize public
safety; prepares disaster assessment reports and posts property to limit or restrict access based on hazard.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned, including residential and/or commercial inspections as required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, construction codes, policies, standards, and regulations related to the job.
2. Knowledge of safety processes and procedures.
3. Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
4. Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle.
5. Skill in the completion of mathematical calculations.
6. Skill in interpreting complex information and in conveying it to others in an accurate, complete, and

understandable manner.
7. Skill in the provision of customer services.
8. Skill in operating various types of tools and equipment.
9. Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
10. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Building Safety Director or Assistant Building Safety Director assigns work in terms of very general
instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and

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propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the county code, the Policy and Procedures Manual, the Administration Manual, the zoning
ordinance, Georgia Model Manufactured Home Installation Guidelines, the Wood Frame Construction Manual,
manufacturers’ installation instructions, the county employee handbook, Department of Community Affairs
Amendments, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and
interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

Success in this position results in the enforcement of codes, ordinances, amendments, and work processes
and procedures.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, developers, contractors, homeowners, environmental health

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information; resolve problems; provide services; or justify, defend,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt,

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Possession of a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Class C) and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

ADA COMPLIANCE

• Fayette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable

HIPAA COMPLIANCE

the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) however it is obtained, handled, learned, heard or viewed in
the course of their work.

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE

• In accordance of Fayette County's Substance Abuse Policy of 1996, as amended, all job applicants offered

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field

associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two
years.

• Possession of a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment

• Possession of a valid/current certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential

• Possession of two additional valid/current Commercial Inspector Certifications from the ICC in any of the

• Possession of two additional valid/current Commercial Plans Examiner Certifications from the ICC in any of