What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Inspector position at Allegheny County Health Department?
How To Apply
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Position Summary
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. Employees perform work in the field under general supervision and are required to carry all assignments through to completion independently. Work is reviewed by a Plumbing Inspector Supervisor and Plumbing management through oral and written reports and re-inspections.
Overview
Fringe Benefits
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Position Summary
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. Employees perform work in the field under general supervision and are required to carry all assignments through to completion independently. Work is reviewed by a Plumbing Inspector Supervisor and Plumbing management through oral and written reports and re-inspections.
Overview
Fringe Benefits
- Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
- Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
- 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.
- Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
- Performs other duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and standards involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of plumbing and building drainage systems and installations, equipment and appliances.
- Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in systems, workmanship and standard testing devices.
- Considerable knowledge of the code and regulations governing plumbing and building drainage systems and installations.
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Report Writing
- Documentation
- Public Relations
- Plumbing
- Site Inspections
- Piping
- Inspectors
- Public Health
- Ability to detect, locate and make recommendations concerning the elimination of defective plumbing and building drainage systems and installation.
- Competent knowledge and use of Microsoft Outlook.
- 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 to 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.
- Respond to public health emergencies.
- Use computers and associated software is required.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D