Plumbing Inspector I/II (or) Interim Plumbing Inspector

Franklin County Public Health • Columbus, OH

63d • $30 - $43

About The Position

Under direction of the Plumbing Supervisor, the Plumbing Inspector I and II (or) Interim Plumbing Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, investigations, and consultations in compliance with applicable program standards, state laws and rules, local regulations, Board of Health policies and services in alignment with the agency’s adopted mission and vision, community needs, and federal, state, and local mandates. 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.

Requirements

• Interim Plumbing Inspector: High school diploma or equivalent and 7 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
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements.
• Plumbing Inspector I: High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• 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
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Plumbing Inspector II: High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• 3 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner Certification obtained prior to October 1, 2021; or 5 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner
• Certification obtained after Oct 1, 2021
• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards; ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification
• Ohio Driver's License

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

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED