Plumbing Inspector

This is field work inspecting plumbing and building drainage installations. An employee in this class is responsible for inspecting and testing plumbing and building drainage installations to enforce compliance with codes and regulations for the protection of the public against the hazards of unsanitary conditions caused by inferior material and poor workmanship in plumbing systems. Work is performed in the field under general supervision and requires independent completion of assignments. Work is reviewed by a Plumbing Inspector Supervisor and Plumbing management through oral and written reports and re-inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests installation and repair of plumbing and building drainage systems to enforce compliance with codes and regulations.
• Tests waste lines to ascertain that joints are tight, and drains are properly trapped and vented.
• Investigates complaints involving illegal plumbing practices.
• Discusses installations with contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, and other interested parties.
• Explains and interprets codes, regulations, and standards.
• Prepares reports of inspections performed covering conditions found, action taken, and recommendations.
• Responds to emergencies as assigned.
• Performs related work and responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and standards involved in installing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of plumbing and building drainage systems, equipment, and appliances.
• Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in systems, workmanship, and standard testing devices.
• Considerable knowledge of the codes and regulations governing plumbing and building drainage systems and installations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office, interpersonal communication, report writing, documentation, public relations, plumbing site inspections, and piping inspections.
• Ability to detect, locate, and make recommendations concerning the elimination of defective plumbing and building drainage systems and installations.
• Ability to represent ideas effectively, concisely, and accurately, both orally and in writing, and present themselves in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing and building drainage construction plans, specifications, and recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and repair process.
• Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with plumbers, contractors, architects, engineers, property owners, and the public.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and public health emergencies.
• Ability to use computers and associated software is required.
• Residency in Allegheny County within 1 year of employment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave benefits.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement plan, life insurance, and deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements are met.
• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First Aid, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more).
• Ability to advance in the county system; job security.
• Meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service.
• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness.

Veterans' preference will be awarded to eligible candidates.