Plumbing Inspector

CITY OF VALDOSTA • Valdosta, GA

54m

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing plumbing inspections to ensure compliance with relevant codes and ordinances.

Requirements

• Knowledge of plumbing construction materials and tools.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of all relevant building codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and the county.
• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in the inspection of new and existing structure construction.
• Skill in the review of construction plans.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain the appropriate state certification for the type of inspection(s) conducted.

Responsibilities

• Performs commercial and residential project inspections to ensure compliance with current plumbing codes.
• Reviews plans for construction, modification, and renovation of commercial buildings; advises contractors and owners of changes required for code compliance.
• Notifies contractors, engineer, architects, subcontractors and property owners of code violations and discusses possible remedies.
• Answers telephone inquiries from builders and contractors and schedules inspections.
• Completes all reports associated with the inspection process, including a daily inspection status report.
• Responds to Fire Department calls for building/vehicle collision.
• Inspects construction to ensure all soil erosion requirements are met.
• Identifies unpermitted construction and issues stop-work orders.
• Performs other types of inspections as required.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED