Assistant Plumbing Inspector - SR-16

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

8d•$4,933•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and tests plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment in buildings and structures of limited size and scope for compliance with plans and specifications, plumbing code and other pertinent ordinances, and accepted safety and health standards, and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Kailua-Kona. This Assistant Plumbing Inspector, SR-16, position is a career ladder position. The next level in the series is Plumbing Inspector, SR-19, $4,933/month. Persons hired into career ladder positions must meet minimum qualifications for the next level in the career ladder series, perform work at the higher level, and meet performance requirements to move to the next level in the career ladder series. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, and three (3) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work.
Possession of a current State of Hawai'i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license at the time of filing.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Hawai`i County Plumbing code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances relating to plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations in residential and small commercial and industrial buildings, standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade, basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations, operation and maintenance of standard office machines and equipment.
Ability to inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances, recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, and plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases, deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public, keep records and prepare reports, operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment and peripherals.

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews applications for plumbing and gas permits.
Checks and verifies information recorded on applications with related building permits on file.
Reviews less complex plumbing and gas installation plans to determine their compatibility with code requirements.
Inspects plumbing and gas installations in existing or new residential and small commercial and industrial buildings.
Check installations and equipment including sanitary plumbing systems, domestic water systems, lawn sprinkler systems, water heaters, gas piping, cesspools, and septic tanks.
Inspects the installations of sewer lines, wet and dry standpipes, and fire sprinkler systems.
Checks for detective materials and for size and type of pipes and fittings.
Checks for grade and alignment.
Checks installations of gas and hot water systems for quality, capacity of tanks, pressure and leakage.
Issues notices of violations of codes and ordinances.
Follows up on violation notices to see that corrections are made.
Inspects plumbing and gas installations and equipment in existing buildings.
Provides information to plumbing contractors, owners, and others on plumbing code and regulations.
Keeps work records and prepares reports on inspections.
Inputs and checks permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.
May assist in inspecting plumbing and gas installations and equipment in large or multi-storied buildings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.