Plumbing Inspector

Performs on-site inspections on plumbing systems and installations, working closely with contractors and building owners to determine compliance of newly constructed, remodeled and existing structures to state and local codes. Examines construction plans and blueprints to determine compliance to applicable codes. Initiates compliance actions when violations are found. Maintains records and prepares a variety of reports along with assisting residents with questions regarding plumbing systems.

• Reviews blueprints and plans, noting materials and methods to be used, issuing permits and approving construction when requirements are complied with.
• Conducts on-site inspections of construction assuring appropriate permits have been issued, evaluating construction materials and methods, testing connections and installation of pipes and fixtures. In addition, checks the supply of fresh water to a building, ensures proper removal of liquid waste along with proper installation of oil, grease and sand interceptors.
• Issues violation notices when necessary.
• Assists applicants in filing for permits and provides information and technical advice to contractors and homeowners on the installation and servicing of plumbing systems in regard to codes.
• Maintains records of permits, inspections, complaints and their investigations, periodic and general reports and prepares correspondences for the Division.
• Inspects a variety of related systems such as water heaters and sprinklers for compliance to codes.
• Inspects a variety of complaints that come under the jurisdiction of the Building Division.
• Prepares and issues summonses along with appearing in court to present testimony regarding code violations and complaint cases.
• Performs a variety of office tasks. Enters data, prepares correspondence, answers phones, files, schedules inspections, and other office duties.
• Maintains project status in permit processing and tracking system.

Enforces and/or administers City adopted ordinances for health, safety and welfare.

High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years experience as a licensed master plumber within the State of Michigan.

Associate’s Degree preferred.

Basic skills in word processing software

Basic experience with permit tracking software preferred.

Valid Operator's License

Valid State of Michigan Registration as a Plumbing Inspector and Plan Reviewer.

The following is a brief overview of the benefits offered for this position. A new employee orientation will occur for each new, regular employee and will include detailed information about the benefit offerings.

Employees earn paid vacation based on years of service, beginning at 10 days per year and increasing with tenure up to 25 days per year. Vacation eligibility is determined annually. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, employees are also entitled to three personal business days each year.

There are thirteen and one-half (1/2) paid holidays each calendar year:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Day before Christmas, Christmas Day, and Day before New Years.

Medical and prescription drug coverage is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. An employee has the choice between three PPO plans and pays a monthly premium determined annually during each open‑enrollment period which is in January of each year. New employees are eligible for medical coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

The City also allows full‑time employees who have health insurance through another provider to opt out of the City’s medical coverage and receive $400 per month in lieu of coverage.

Dental and vision insurance are also available for regular employees through Delta Dental and Blue vision with VSP, respectively. The employee does not pay a monthly premium determined annually during each…