PLUMBING INSPECTOR

POSTING DATE: APRIL 3, 2026

POSTING END DATE: APRIL 13, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Building Inspector or another administrative officer, the Plumbing Inspector is responsible for reviewing and approving plans and specifications submitted with applications for local plumbing permits. An incumbent is also responsible for inspecting the installation and repair of plumbing facilities in buildings and structures to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, and for enforcing the provisions of local plumbing codes and other applicable laws and ordinances related to plumbing. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of technical or clerical assistants. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with plumbing permit applications for compliance with the plumbing code and other applicable laws and ordinances pertaining to plumbing before issuing permits;
• Issues plumbing permits and furnishes the prescribed certificate of approval upon application;
• Explains the requirements of the local plumbing code, and other applicable laws and ordinances to building contractors and the general public;
• Inspects piping, traps, fixtures, drainage, and other plumbing facilities in buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair, to see that work is being carried out in accordance with approved plans and specifications and applicable ordinances and laws;
• Provides for the removal of illegal or unsafe conditions and secures the necessary safeguards during installation;
• Orders unsafe plumbing conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper and hazardous plumbing;
• Inspects existing plumbing facilities to ensure their conformity with safety standards;
• Maintains records of inspections and follows up on violations to ensure the property owner makes corrections.
• Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the plumbing code and other applicable laws and ordinances related to plumbing;
• Maintains records of decisions made and actions taken;
• Prepares periodic reports of plumbing installations in buildings and structures erected or altered, of permits issued, of fees collected, and the estimated cost of work covered by such permits, for presentation to the local governing body;
• Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendars, e-mail, and database software to perform work assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department)

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience where the primary function of the position was performing or supervising plumbing repair and installation at a journeyman or master level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment.

2.   Effective January 1, 2015, code enforcement personnel who are charged with enforcement of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and/or New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code shall be required to complete the code enforcement official basic training program as outlined in Title 19 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Part 1208 – Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Training in the State of New York, Section 1208-3.2(c), within the shorter of eighteen (18) months after the date of initial appointment or eighteen (18) months after the date of first attendance at a course included in the basic training program, or have obtained certification pursuant to the provisions of Section 1208-5.4. In addition, they are required to maintain active code enforcement official certification on an annual basis by completing in-service training as defined in Section 1208-3.3(c) and any advanced in- service training as defined in Section 1208-3.4. It is the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure that employees who have been certified as code enforcement officials maintain their certification on an annual basis pursuant to these sections throughout the duration of their employment.

3. Appointing jurisdictions may have established licensing requirements for this position in their local codes. The appointing authority is responsible for verifying and ensuring that the candidate meets these licensing requirements at the time of appointment and throughout the course of their employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or grasp, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The physical requirements of this position also require the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly to move objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the applicable Department Head/supervisor and/or City Manager.
• This job description is intended for the internal use by the City of Peekskill and does not replace the job specification that has been adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department.

• This job description does not create a contract of employment, express or implied.

Salary : $84,150