Plumbing Inspector

Bureau Veritas • FL

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About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Plumbing Inspector responsible for performing technical inspection work in enforcing municipality codes and ordinances regulating building construction, alterations, and repairs. The position involves ensuring plumbing code compliance through plan inspections and relies on considerable independent judgment based on subject-matter expertise. The inspector will participate in meetings with contractors and other stakeholders, respond to complaints, and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with approved blueprints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
• Minimum five years construction experience in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and other regulations pertaining to construction and development.
• Knowledge of design, engineering, materials, and methods related to residential and commercial construction.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret codes and evaluate project proposals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to respond diplomatically to angry citizens or clients.
• Ability to coordinate activities with other departments.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Plumbing Inspector by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
• At least five years of field experience as a Certified Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician.
• At least five years of field experience as a state certified Electrical Contractor.
• A current license issued by the State of Florida as an Engineer may substitute for three of the required five years of construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing inspections for compliance with applicable national, state, and local electrical codes.
• Participate in meetings with contractors, developers, architects, and engineers before and during construction activity.
• Respond to and resolve complaints pertaining to violations of applicable codes and ordinances; investigate referrals from the Code Enforcement division.
• Inspect plumbing installations including septic tanks, drainage fields, dry wells, soakage pits, grease interceptors, water piping, and waste lines.
• Check each project for defects, omissions, and other departures from correct procedure; provide suggestions and recommendations to contractors or owners.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that work proceeds in accordance with approved blueprints.
• Investigate complaints of defective plumbing installations reported as fire and other hazards; notify responsible persons of defects and issue instructions for corrections.
• Conduct re-inspections and report violations; occasionally represent the City at court hearings.
• Consult with contractors or other interested parties and explain or interpret plumbing standards in code.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED