Plumbing Inspector/Assistant Building Inspector
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure public safety by conducting plumbing inspections, reviewing plumbing permits and plans, and assisting plumbing contractors and property owners. Oversees the Inspection Division in the absence of the Chief Inspector.
Responsibilities
- Field Inspections
- Onsite inspections of plumbing work
- Working with Plumbing Contractors
- Working with plumbing contractors on code questions
- Working with State on code questions
- Reviewing plumbing plans (the City is a designated plumbing plan review entity for the State)
- Conducting educational sessions on plumbing code issues for plumbing contractors
- Working with the Public
- Answering questions from the public about plumbing issues
- General/basic code inquiries
- Administrative Review/Permit/Plan Review
- Review and process plumbing permits
- Review plumbing plans
- Complaints
- Dealing with complaints from the public or others regarding plumbing concerns
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- Experience/testing through State of Wisconsin as a Plumber Master
- Certified Inspector UDC HVAC and Inspector Commercial Plumbing (ability to obtain after hire)
- Cross Connection Control Tester certification (ability to obtain after hire)
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin “Class D” Driver’s License
Qualifications
Minimum training and experience required/preferred to perform essential job functions: Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience/testing through State of Wisconsin as a Plumber Master; certified Inspector UDC HVAC and Inspector Commercial Plumbing (ability to obtain after hire); Cross Connection Control Tester certification (ability to obtain after hire); and possession of a valid Wisconsin “Class D” Driver’s License.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available.
Pay
We offer a competitive compensation package ($34.52 – $40.39/hour) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.
Schedule
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