Building Inspector II
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Posting Expires: Until Filled. Salary Range:
$51,035.56- $68,132.47 General Description and Classification
Standards: Protects the occupants of any building or dwelling unit
and maintains the historic and physical character of the City of
Atlanta through the life safety and building code guidelines and
performing building inspections and reviewing construction plans.
Duties includes, but are not limited to: performing a variety of
tasks associated with advanced technical building inspection and
preliminary plans examining work; enforcing building codes,
regulations and ordinances for both residential and commercial
construction, and enforcing zoning ordinances related to historic
preservation and/or urban design. Supervision Received: Works under
very general supervision. May work independently or with other
skilled or semi-skilled workers with responsibility for completion
of assigned tasks. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: These are
typical responsibilities for this position and should not be
construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties
as assigned. Completes inspections, writes up reports on each
individual job, and as required creates photographic documentation.
Reviews permits and plans and examines all construction documents.
Plans and implements daily inspections schedule; Operates and
maintains city vehicle. Reviews plans for building inspections of
residential and commercial projects for footings, site work of
building location, concrete slabs, foundation walls, framing,
insulations, architectural components, site plan features, building
materials, building finishes, and final inspections of residential
dwellings. Issues certificate of occupancy. Performs commercial
building inspections of light commercial, high rise buildings, and
industrial. Checks approvals of previous inspections from
electrical, plumbing and Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning
(HVAC) systems. Performs footing inspections, structural
inspections, insulation inspections, architectural component
inspections, site plan feature inspections, and building material /
finishes inspections. Performs fire life safety inspections on
large and small commercial projects including sprinkler locations,
fire extinguisher locations, egress compliance, emergency lighting
systems, emergency generator testing, fire alarm system, sprinkler
flows and tampers, pull stations, smoke detectors, visual and
audible alarms devices, smoke doors, stair pressurization systems,
and fire fighter phone systems. Responds to verbal and written
inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, City personnel,
and the general public; interprets, applies, and explains
requirements and restrictions related to building codes,
ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures; develops
alternative methods for compliance with requirements and
restrictions. May assist with scheduling appointments and reviewing
and approving plans in compliance with applicable electrical codes
and ordinances. Decision Making: Selects from multiple procedures
and methods to accomplish tasks. Applies organizational policies.
May interpret organizational policies and recommend exceptions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: This is a partial listing of
necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the
job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Thorough knowledge
of: Complex principles and techniques of building inspection;
principles of structural design and engineering mathematics;
residential and commercial construction, materials and methods of
construction; safety standards and methods of building construction
for commercial, industrial and residential buildings; pertinent
federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; zoning
regulations related to historic preservation and/or urban design.
Skill in: Organizing daily inspections, inspection files and test
reports, detecting code violations within all required building
construction; detecting lack of compliance with approved plans and
zoning regulations related to historic preservation and/or urban
design; analyzing building plans for existing and new structures
for code compliance. Ability to: Learn building related codes and
ordinances adopted and enforced by the City, including currently
adopted building codes and zoning ordinances; interpret and apply
pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations;
read and interpret complex building plans, specifications and
building codes; detect deviations from plans, regulations and
standard construction practices; advise on standard construction
methods and requirements for residential, commercial and industrial
buildings. Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in
writing; exercise initiative making recommendations to management;
communicate effectively with individuals from various
socioeconomic, ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds; establish
and maintain effective and positive working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work; work independently and
organize and prioritize work. Proficiency in safely operating
office equipment including computers. Minimum Qualifications –
Education and Experience High school diploma or general equivalency
diploma (GED). 2 years of specialized/technical training in
building inspections and the Uniform Building Code and a minimum of
three years of experience as a building inspector (or an equivalent
combination of experience and training); including a minimum one
year of experience in enforcing municipal or county historic
preservation and/or urban design related ordinances. Preferred
Education & Experience Associate’s degree in construction,
engineering or related field or a degree in architecture,
architectural engineering, or historic preservation, and three to
five years of construction and/or building inspection experience
including one year of experience working with residential and
commercial buildings and one year of experience with enforcing
municipal or county historic preservation and/or urban design
related ordinances. Working knowledge of general processes and
standards found in municipal or county historic preservation and/or
urban design ordinances and with nationally-accepted historic
preservation principles and practices. Licensures and
Certifications Position would be expected to have licensure or
professional certifications appropriate to the position. Required:
Valid Georgia driver’s license Required: Must have an ICC Building
Inspector Certification Responsibilities t including computers.
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