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Construction Inspector-Neighborhood Services

City of Savannah
Savannah, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025
This position performs technical and professional services in regard to the rehabilitation and construction of housing
  • Inspects existing homes to determine what type of minor home repair is necessary.
  • Prepares work write-ups, specifications, cost estimates.
  • Meets with homeowners, home buyers, landlords, contractors, developers and realtors to discuss needed improvements, work in progress and to resolve associated problems.
  • Manages construction projects (before, during, and after) to include reviewing contractor bid proposals, approval of progress and final draw requests.
  • Completes training and maintains lead-based paint safety certification for repair and renovation projects.
  • Coordinates volunteer home repair and construction projects utilizing organizational skills.
  • Performs various customer service functions, answers telephone, directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, responds to inquiries from the public, City Officials or other City departments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Administration or Management, Historic Preservation or a related field supplemented with two (2) years of experience in building construction or rehabilitation, construction plan review, code enforcement or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
•Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
•Knowledge of building, housing code, and lead paint inspection procedures.
•Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction licensing requirements.
•Knowledge of cost estimation and contract preparation.
•Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
•Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
•Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
•Skill in measuring devices and metal detectors.
•Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
•Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
•Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
•Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM STANDARDS:


SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Assistant Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include state, national, and international building codes and HUD guidelines.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied construction management duties.  Strict regulations and budgetary limitations contribute to the complexity of the position.
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to perform technical and professional services in regard to the rehabilitation and development of housing for the citizens of the City of Savannah. Successful performance in this position results in an improved quality of life for city residents.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, homeowners, contractors, developers, surveyors, vendors, realtors, loan officers, elected and appointed officials, neighborhood coordinators, and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, justify decisions, and negotiate and settle matters.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching.  The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office or outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.


Salary : $49,617

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