LOCATION: Gwinnett County, GA

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Merit

JOB NUMBER: 23-02108

DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Base Hiring Salary Ranges:  
Development Inspector I: $38,841 - $44,668

Development Inspector II: $45,904 - $52,790

Development Inspector III: $49,921 - $57,410

Job Description

The Development Inspector position is assigned to the Development Inspections team with the Development Division. The Development Inspector III will assist lower-level personnel with the interpretation of applicable codes, ordinance, laws, and the inspection of construction sites. The Development Inspector III will act as the primary back-up to the Chief Development Inspector, may supervise staff, assist in formulating policies and procedures, and perform other duties of a similar nature or level. 

Essential Duties:

• Conducting field inspections of residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial land development sites which includes clearing, grading, paving, landscaping, and stormwater best management practices for compliance with the applicable approved plans, Federal, State, and County regulations and standards, and erosion and sediment control requirements
• Preparing reports, forms, citations, and other regulatory enforcement information, and documenting in the department databases
• Responding to inquiries and concerns received from developers, contractors, homeowners, and other customers pertinent to land development activities, applicable regulations and standards, erosion and sediment control requirements, and required corrective actions
• Hosts pre-construction meetings as needed with property owners/developers, contractors, and engineers to review plans, provide information concerning inspection process, and ensure all additional required permits have been issued
• Performing other duties that support the objectives of the Development Inspections Section

Minimum Qualifications
Development Inspector I (Grade B21(2)):

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and three (3) years of related construction experience.
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residency.
• NPDES Level 1-B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. 

Development Inspector II (Grade B23(2)): 

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and five (5) years of related construction experience to include two (2) years of regulation enforcement/inspection experience.
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residency.
• NPDES Level 1-B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. 

Development Inspector III (Grade B24(2)):

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and seven (7) years of related construction experience to include four (4) years of regulation enforcement/inspection experience.
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to competently perform the essential duties of the position.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residency.
• NPDES Level 1-B Erosion Control Inspector certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or Certified Arborist.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.  

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here for Development Inspector I, here for Development Inspector II, or here for Development Inspector III. 

NOTE:  The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Department of Planning & Development
The function of Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development is to promote and enhance the quality of life of residents, visitors, property owners and businesses of Gwinnett County. The Department accomplishes its mission through programs and services that encourage high quality development as well as maintenance and revitalization of existing neighborhoods. The Department consists of the Administration Division, Building Division, Code Enforcement Division, Planning Division, Housing and Community Development Division, and the Development Division.

For more information about this department, click here

About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! 

Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. 

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. 

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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