Trades Inspector; Plumbing

Essential Functions:

• Check construction plans for conformance to adopted plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes;
• Drives motor vehicle to and between construction sites in order to perform field inspections and/or investigate complaints;
• Performs field inspections of work in progress to determine compliance with approved plans and adopted codes and ordinances;
• Performs field checks of contractor licenses and registrations;
• Discusses technical and procedural field problems with contractors and homeowners;
• Prepares daily inspection schedules, enters inspection results in computer system and documents issues as necessary;
• Investigates complaints regarding installations and takes appropriate enforcement action as per department policy;
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Possession of a current state plumbing inspector license or be qualified to take the examination within ninety(90) days is required. Generally, qualification requires possession of journeyman or master plumbing license, or a minimum of 500 hours of experience working in the plumbing trade, and/or various other methods of credit (See Plumbing Board Rules). Must achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.

Or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities specified below:

Valid current Driver's License
State Plumbing Inspector

• Plumbing and mechanical (HVAC) systems in commercial and residential construction;
• Plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes and regulations;
• State statutes and rules pertaining to plumbing and heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning.

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Perform field inspections;
• Utilize a computer for scheduling inspections and entering inspection results;
• Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing;
• Achieve certification by a major code group within one year of hire.

• Frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds, lift up to 20 pounds;
• Frequently climb ladders, scaffolding, poles, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Frequently bend during the shift;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
• Occasionally move entire body along a surface in a crawling motion;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.