Plumbing Inspector (Code Enforcement)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision in making inspections of plumbing installations for conformance to Shelby County Plumbing Codes.

Pay Grade: 51
Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Plumber or State of Tennessee License Plumbing Contractor, of which three (3) years as a foreman or supervisor; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Examines plans and inspects all new plumbing, septic systems, swimming pools and house trailers (for piping) and checks sanitary conditions.
• Enforces inspection procedures in relation to the County Plumbing Code and County and State law.
• Advises of certification of disapproval of inspections indicating specific code violations.
• Maintains and analyzes records to determine trends which might require special emphasis training or policy.
• Discusses code interpretations with citizens, contractors and plumbers.
• Discusses code interpretations and technical developments with other inspectors.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.

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KSAs

• Thorough knowledge of the Memphis & Shelby County Joint Plumbing Code and the ability to interpret as required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with plumbing contractors and the public.
• Ability to analyze trends in plumbing code violations.
Ability to train plumbing inspectors when required.

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Special Requirements

• Must possess State of Tennessee Driver’s License or secure one upon date of employment.
• Must have State of Tennessee Certification as a Plumbing Inspector or obtain the same within one (1) year of hire date.
Must pass a physical examination.

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Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical dexterity to access all areas during construction including, but not limited to, stooping, climbing ladders, accessing attics and walking on uneven terrain.
Exposure to areas under construction.

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Disclaimer
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer
All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.