Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector

Eaton County•Charlotte, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enforces the Eaton County Mechanical and Plumbing Codes by reviewing plans for proposed projects and performing inspections during construction. Processes and investigates all mechanical and plumbing code violations. Provides information on the codes to builders, architects and homeowners. Assists the Prosecutor's Office with case preparation for all legal action required to enforce the mechanical and plumbing code.

Requirements

Registered as a Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector and as a Plan Reviewer in the State of Michigan, or be capable of being provisionally registered as a Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector and Plan Reviewer.
Must possess a State of Michigan mechanical license for not less than 1 year in 3 or more of the following categories: 1,2,4 or 9. A copy of the license must be provided.
Must have possessed a journey license for not less than 2 years or shall be licensed as a master plumber within the State of Michigan. A copy of the license must be provided.
Valid Michigan driver's license.

Nice To Haves

One year previous experience as a Mechanical and/or Plumbing Inspector preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of mechanical and plumbing construction for new and retro fit projects for compliance with the Eaton County Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. The projects include single family, multiple family, commercial and industrial projects.
Conducts plan reviews of proposed projects.
Verifies code compliance on the plans and in the specifications.
Processes correction notices/violations.
Issues stop work orders, oversees the enforcement process from discovery of a code violation through the required legal action and final corrections.
Reviews all permit applications for compliance with the requirements of the State and County codes (i.e. contractors information, contracts, work specified and correct fees).
Answers code questions from the general public, contractors, architects and local governmental units.
Provides information as to appeal processes, inspection procedures and contractor complaints.
Investigates contractor/owner disputes alleging code violations or workmanship problems.
Prepares reports for the State of Michigan, Department of Consumer &Industry Services.
Assists the Prosecutor in preparing legal proceedings against persons violating the mechanical and plumbing codes as required by the Prosecutor's Office.
Serves as the County's expert witness.
Serves as staff for the Construction Code Board of Appeals, as requested, and prepares background reports for the Board.
Assists with the processing and filing of permits and inspection records.
Performs administrative and general office duties as needed.