Development Inspector , II, or III

Overview

REPOSTED 1/28/26

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 following divisions:
Development, Planning, Code Enforcement, Building, Customer Service, Housing and Community Development, Economic Development, Infrastructure Planning, and Administration. The Development Inspector position is assigned to the Development Inspections section of the Development Division.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Development Inspector I: The grade for this position is B21(2). The salary range for this position is: $40,900 - $53,170. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please read the posting:

Development Inspector II: The grade for this position is B23(2). The salary range for this position is: $48,337 - $62,838. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please read the posting.

Development Inspector III: The grade for this position is B24(2). The salary range for this position is: $52,567 - $68,337. For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please read the posting.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for…