Assistant Plumbing Inspector - SR

Overview

Inspects and tests plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment in buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with plans and specifications, plumbing code and other pertinent ordinances and accepted safety and health standards, and performs other related duties as required.

• Permanent full‑time vacancy in Hilo.
• Permanent full‑time vacancy in Kailua‑Kona.

• Receive and review applications for plumbing and gas permits.
• Check and verify information recorded on applications with related building permits on file.
• Review less complex plumbing and gas installation plans to determine compatibility with code requirements.
• Inspect plumbing and gas installations in existing or new residential and small commercial and industrial buildings.
• Check installations and equipment, including sanitary plumbing systems, domestic water systems, lawn sprinkler systems, water heaters, gas piping, cesspools, and septic tanks.
• Inspect the installations of sewer lines, wet and dry standpipes, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Check for detective materials and for size and type of pipes and fittings.
• Check for grade and alignment.
• Check installations of gas and hot water systems for quality, capacity of tanks, pressure and leakage.
• Issue notices of violations of codes and ordinances.
• Follow up on violation notices to ensure corrections are made.
• Inspect plumbing and gas installations and equipment in existing buildings.
• Provide information to plumbing contractors, owners, and others on plumbing code and regulations.
• Keep work records and prepare reports on inspections.
• Input and check permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.
• May assist in inspecting plumbing and gas installations and equipment in large or multi‑storied buildings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school.
• Three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work.
• Possession of a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journey level Plumber license at the time of filing.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver’s license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver’s license at time of filing.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant’s training, education and experience as presented in the application.

• Hawai`i County Plumbing Code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances relating to plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations in residential and small commercial and industrial buildings.
• Standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade.
• Basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations.
• Operation and maintenance of standard office machines and equipment.

• Inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances.
• Recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases.
• Deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment and peripherals.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

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• Competitive compensation package including salary.
• Flexible working arrangements (e.g., telecommuting, alternate work schedules).
• Accruing paid vacation up to 21 days per year.
• Accruing paid sick leave up to 21 days per year.
• 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and development opportunities.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employees’ Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation plan.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Health benefit plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group Life Insurance (free policy for active employees).
• Credit Union membership.
• Other leaves including Family, Funeral, Leave Sharing, Military, Donor, Victims Protection, Parent-Teacher Conference, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.