What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundation Inspector position at Gilmer County Government?
THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION
General Nature of Work
This position is responsible for participating in residential and commercial foundation inspection activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reads and interprets trade and certification specific residential construction documents and plan and specifications for comparison and code compliance to as-built on-site field construction conditions.
- Documents and maintains accurate records trade and certification specific residential inspections, actions taken, and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence.
- Meets and confers with contractors, builders, design professionals, and the general public to address concerns, code questions or building requirements, alternatives, and policies and procedures.
- Performs limited professional trade of new, existing, and damaged residential and commercial foundations for conformance to codes, amendments, ordinances, regulations, specifications, and standards.
- Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, assigned tools and materials.
- Retrieves open records request documents from storage.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to assess existing structures
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure the integration of structural design with other disciplines
- Field investigations and structural assessments of existing buildings and structures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of laws, ordinances, constructions codes, policies, standards, and regulations related to the job.
- Knowledge of safety processes and procedures.
- Skill in operating modern office equipment.
- Skill in computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Skill in organizing and maintaining filing systems.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in the completion of mathematical calculations.
- Ability to handle multiple interruptions, adjustments to priorities throughout the day and meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the general public as well as employees of the various County offices in all types of contacts arising during daily work activities.
- Ability to transcribe reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to understand and accurately carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possession of a valid drivers license.
ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Requirements: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Work Environment: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
