Inspector - Mechanical - Plumbing I​/II​/III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services, to perform a variety of skilled field and office work involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations regarding mechanical and plumbing installations; to inspect new construction, remodeling, and repairs to determine compliance with City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes; to review plans and specifications to determine compliance with City codes.

• The Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing I/II position exercises no supervision.
• The Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing III has limited supervision over lower-level staff.

• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial mechanical and plumbing installations in structures undergoing construction, repair, or remodeling for compliance with City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes, and safety standards.
• Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for residential.
• Enforce adopted City mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes; identify areas of non-compliance; discuss problems with contractors/developers; identify ways of correcting deficiencies.
• Issue Stop Work Orders.
• Inspect work sites to ensure that contractors and workers have appropriate licenses, and that proper material and practices are utilized.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports: review permit applications and enter, maintain, process, and print permit data.
• Receive telephone calls from contractors and homeowners.
• Review and issue plumbing and mechanical permits per approved applications.
• Enter daily inspection into building inspections software program.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various job sites throughout the City limits.

Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing II

• Serve as advisor to Mechanical, Plumbing, Fuel Gas Sub-Committee.
• Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for residential and commercial.
• Assist in evaluating buildings considered for rehabilitation or demolition; evaluate mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas installations at property owner’s request for code and life safety compliance.
• Assist the Assistant Building Official in determining approval of alternate methods and materials.
• Inspect backflow devices and review test reports on backflow assemblies.

Inspector – Mechanical - Plumbing III

• Check plans and specifications for compliance with current adopted City codes for residential, commercial and industrial.
• Hold classes for stakeholders to educate new codes adopted by the city and educate on minor and major changes.
• Assist the Assistant Building Official in researching current house bills and legislation that affect the construction industry in our area.
• Stay current on all plumbing and mechanical licensing rules and laws.
• Investigate fire damaged structures and assist owner/contractor on repair requirements.

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Knowledge: Mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas construction and installation methods, practices, and materials; possible defects and faults in mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas construction as well as installation activities; standard testing devices, methods, and corrective measures;
  International Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes;
  Safe driving principles and practices.
• Skills: Verbally and in writing communicate code violations; operate a variety of tools and equipment used in inspection work; organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; safely operate a motor vehicle; operate office equipment; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Abilities: Learn applicable mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes; understand and interpret codes, plans, schematics and specifications; detect and locate defective installations and determine the best time to correct defects; enforce codes with firmness, tact, and impartiality; communicate clearly and concisely; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; follow and embrace city core values; work effectively as a team member.