Home Inspector Jobs in Columbus, GA (NOW HIRING)

Major Duties and Responsibilities This position performs technical duties in the inspection of businesses, industries, private stormwater management projects, and community infrastructure. Conducts site inspections of Commercial Stormwater Dischargers (Highly Visible Pollutant Sources) to determine compliance with all applicable government ordinances, codes, and requirements. Inspects each pertinent facility at least once every five years.

Document all activities. Conducts site inspections of Industrial Stormwater Dischargers (those with coverage under the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division's Industrial Stormwater Permit GAR000000) to determine compliance with all applicable permit requirements. Inspects each pertinent facility at least once every five years.

Document all activities. Conducts inspections of privately owned and maintained Stormwater Management Projects to include: detention ponds, infiltration basins, proprietary systems, etc., ensuring that these facilities are maintained in such a way as to provide for the effective management of stormwater runoff quantity and quality. Inspects each pertinent facility at least once every five years

Document all activities. Conducts Field Screening Analyses (chemical and physical tests) of Dry Weather Storm Sewer System flows. If flows are "polluted", perform an investigation to identify and eliminate the source of the flow.

Inspects each qualifying feature at least once every five years. Document all activities. Collects and performs both Physical and Chemical Analyses of Surface Water (dry and wet weather samples).

Samples may be collected by hand or by using computerized automatic sampling and flow monitoring equipment. Assists in the inspection and camera of storm sewer infrastructure. Participates in annual creek walks.

Provides information regarding ordinances and regulations to the public in person, in writing, and by telephone. Inspects and documents possible violations; issues citations; completes administrative filings. Responds to citizen complaints/concerns.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of engineering terminology and applications related to inspections. Skill in the use of personal computers and job related software programs.

Skill in researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Skill in problem solving and decision-making. Skill in using both field and laboratory analytical equipment and chemicals.

Skill in reading maps, blueprints, and other reference tables. Skill in both oral and written forms of communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years' experience or service. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed in the field standing, walking, climbing and descending steep embankments, crouching, stooping, kneeling, etc.

The work often requires inspections occur during inclement weather (cold, heat, rain, moderate winds, etc) The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site. The work is typically performed in an office or in the field.

The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.