Listing Summary

Salary Range: $58,596.01 - $78.092.30

General Description and Classification Standards

Incumbent supervises inspectors involved in the building inspection operations and activities for the enforcement of the building and zoning ordinances of the City of Atlanta. Duties include but are not limited to managing the day-to-day activities of the inspectors, providing guidance, mentorship, and knowledge within the Inspections Division. Incumbent also assists with managing inspector’s workload, assigning geographical inspection areas, improving processes, training inspectors, and conducting quality assurance and quality control activities, which includes ensuring all structures comply with all applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy, life safety, and other related codes. Ensure inspections are completed as committed to the established metrics and consistent in the inspection processes, procedures, and practices.

Incumbent must possess strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and the ability to foster a strong customer focused environment. Must be able to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment and have experience with highly visible/controversial projects.

Supervision Received

Incumbent reports to the Chief Combination Inspector and normally provide guidance regarding overall mission and unusual priorities, etc. and sets work methods, timetables, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Responsible for supervising and evaluating assigned fire sprinkler inspections staff. Addresses employee concerns and problems, directs assignments, counsels, and disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals. Analyze, redefine, and implement improvements to the fire sprinkler inspections process that are customer focused, accurate, efficient, and consistent. Monitor daily fire sprinkler inspection productivity and ensure a consistent level of best-in-class customer service. Perform periodic reviews of fire sprinkler inspector’s work to verify that inspections are completed effectively and efficiently. Preparation and timely submission of periodic reports analyzing fire sprinkler inspector’s performance. Participates in the inspection’s interview/selection process; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff. Provide or coordinate training; work with inspectors to correct deficiencies; implements discipline as needed. Monitor and report the inspection service level agreements (SLA) established for all disciplines. Assist with the development of the Fire Sprinkler Inspector program.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and report the number of inspections by each inspector per day. Coordinate regular meetings with inspectors to ensure objectives are achieved. Provide leadership and support to inspectors. May be required to read fire sprinkler plans and specifications and inspect installation at the job site to follow plans and regulatory codes, ordinances, and laws; assist fire sprinkler installers with NFPA code conformation; answer written and verbal inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, City personnel, and the public regarding construction materials and procedures; explain departmental procedures and process paperwork. May be required to perform skilled inspection work in the enforcement of municipal ordinances and regulations which govern the installation and modification of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, Foam water systems, FM 200 systems, and Halon systems. 

May be required to perform reviews to ensure fire sprinklers, fire pumps, backflow preventers, and standpipe installations follow approved plans, specifications, and City of Atlanta codes and regulations regarding NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 25, and 72 installations requirements. May be required to Investigate suspected unlicensed installers or unpermitted work. May assist with scheduling appointments and reviewing and approving plans in compliance with building codes, ordinances, and regulations. Ability to perform the mathematical calculations required by the job. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques required by the job.

 Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the department. Ability to work under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines. Effective written and oral communication skills. Effective organizational skills. 

Decision Making 

Exercise independent judgment. Establish inspection process improvement strategies and policies within required legislative or executive limitations and may commit the department to action. Ensure performance measures are met through regular monitoring and processes are adjusted accordingly. 

Leadership Provided 

Provide guidance to inspectors, ensure certifications are maintained, and coordinate training and other professional development opportunities for inspectors. Identify areas of excellence and weakness in an inspector’s skills and work to improve and utilize skills through coaching, training, or certification. Work collaboratively with OOB groups to achieve the overall mission of the office. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

This is a partial listing of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION 3 Must have the ability to assist a high volume of fire sprinkler installers, and customers in conformity with NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D installation requirements/regulations. Must have considerable knowledge of hydraulics, hazard evaluation, detection systems, Fire sprinkler control valve assembly, standpipe design, Wet pipe systems, Deluge systems, Dry pipe systems, and Pre-Action Systems, Foam water systems, FM 200 systems, Halon systems, EFSR systems, as well as NFPA 13, 13R and 13D installations requirements. Read, interpret, apply, and explain building plans, blueprints, specifications, and building codes; make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately; use word processing and other related computer software programs; prepare and maintain complete, accurate, and concise reports and records. 

Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; exercise initiative in 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. Skills in: Formulating, analyzing, and effectively communicating inspection processes and development plans to the public, private developers, city management, and city officials. Ability to manage, direct and supervise inspection staff. Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information. Ability to communicate with upper management, City Council, and other staff members. 

Ability to use independent judgment. Ability to perform the mathematical calculations required by the job. Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques required by the job. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Proficiency in safely operating office equipment including computers.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

 Associate degree or vocational training in mechanical engineering, architecture, plumbing systems or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in plan review for buildings and/or fire safety systems. Five to eight years of increasingly responsible inspection experience in the Fire sprinkler for hydraulics, hazard evaluation, detection systems, Fire sprinkler control valve assembly, stand pipe design, Wet pipe systems, Deluge systems, Dry pipe systems, Pre-Action Systems, Foam water systems, FM 200 systems, Halon systems, EFSR systems, as well as NFPA 13, 13R and 13D installations requirements. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered. Three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, plumbing systems or a related field and ten years of directly related work experience with inspections of fire safety, building, mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing trade (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). Four (4) or more years of supervisory experience. CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION 4 Licensures and Certifications Required: Valid Georgia driver’s license Must have a minimum of the following certifications: Residential Building Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC). Fire Sprinkler Inspector (ICC) NICET I Certification NICET II Certification Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job