Interim Plumbing Inspector or Plumbing Inspector I/II

Franklin County Public Health • Columbus, OH

26d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plumbing Supervisor, the Interim Plumbing Inspector or Plumbing Inspector I is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, investigations, and consultations in compliance with applicable program standards, state laws and rules, local regulations. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health. Under the direction of the Chief Plumbing Inspector, the Plumbing Inspector II is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, investigations, and consultations in compliance with applicable program standards, state laws and rules, local regulations. This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health. This position is certified for Plumbing plans examination and medical gas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• Interim Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• Successfully complete and pass the examination modules required by the Ohio Board of Building Standards for Plumbing Inspector within 1-year of employment by Franklin County Public Health as an Ohio Board of Building Standards certified Interim Plumbing Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards and/or ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification is preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector I with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner Certification
• 3-5 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner Certification
• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards; ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards and/or ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspects plumbing systems and medical gas systems to conformance with approved plans, specifications and approved engineered design. Uses Ohio Building Codes to ensure jobsite compliance to the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards and to NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code.
• Plumbing Inspector I/II: Reviews blueprints and engineering drawings for compliance and provides technical advice to design professionals, contractors, owners, and operators regarding Ohio Plumbing Code and/or local regulations.
• Interim Plumbing Inspector: Prepares detailed reports on daily plumbing activities (inspections, investigations, evaluations, complaints) and maintains related records.
• Works with other staff, sections, and departments providing environmental health plumbing knowledge in relation to plumbing code and/or communicable disease investigations.
• Routine interaction with public officials, citizens, vendors, clients, patrons, and applicants to gather and process information; cooperative/coordinating responsibility with other departments.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED