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Job Description - Plumbing Inspector (260005R0)

Job Description

Plumbing Inspector - ( 260005R0 )

Description

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCA ), protects consumers by making sure the professionals they hire comply with state licensing laws. DOL oversees 26 boards of registration, which license and regulate more than 500,000 individuals and businesses to practice over 100 trades and professions. DOL also licenses and regulates the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI), and the Office of Private Occupational Schools.

The mission of DOL is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals and businesses to provide services to consumers. In addition, it is the duty of the DOL to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the licensing laws and regulations. DOL seeks to promote consumer protection, a fair and competitive marketplace, and education and outreach.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to creating and sustaining a work culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful to all its employees regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or disability status. We strive to reflect diversity in all facets and levels of our agency.

The Division of Occupational Licensure values inclusiveness and diversity within their employee and management teams. Within our community we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and talents to serve our citizens.

The Plumbing Inspector (Compliance Officer III) is responsible for the permitting and inspection of all plumbing and gas fitting work undertaken on state owned, used, or leased properties. In addition, as requested, the State Inspector assists the Division of Occupational Licensure’s Office of Investigations in the resolution of complaints filed with the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (“Board”) by assisting with the investigation, evaluation, and prosecution of complaints.

More generally, the Plumbing Inspector serves as a consultant and in-house expert to both DOL and the Board regarding code issues. The Plumbing Inspector is responsible for inspecting state-owned buildings undergoing work related to 248 CMR.

• Under the direction of DOL and/or the Board, perform inspection work under 248 CMR to ensure compliance with applicable standards, as well as applicable state laws and regulations.
• Administer permitting of state construction projects and enforcing relevant code provisions, and/or Board regulations or statutes.
• Inspect plumbing and gas fitting work for which permits have been issued in connection with construction projects on/in state-owned buildings, and all other buildings that are owned, used or leased by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Assist plumbing and gas fitters and engineers related to work regulated by 248 CMR.
• Consult with and provide advice to other DOL personnel, offices, boards or other state officials about plumbing and gas fitting standards and practices, as requested.
• As requested by DOL’s Office of Investigations and the Board, review complaints, reports, documents and pertinent information received in complaints filed with the Board alleging violations of plumbing and gas fitting regulations, to determine the appropriateness of the complaint, appropriate action to be taken, and/or to refer complaints to an appropriate outside Agency.
• Prepare reports concerning assigned activities to provide requested information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Respond to inquiries to provide information concerning DOL policies and procedures, laws, and rules and regulations as they relate…