Plumbing Inspector - SR-19

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Kailua-Kona, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and tests plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment in all types of buildings and structures, including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with plans and specifications, plumbing code, and other pertinent ordinances, and accepted safety and health standards. Performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Public Works - Building Division in Kailua-Kona. Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range advertised at which appropriately qualified applicants can be referred. Starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the person selected. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, and four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work of which, one (1) year shall have been in plumbing code enforcement (regulatory agency) activities.
Possession of a current State of Hawai'i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license at time of filing.
Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.
Knowledge of the Hawai`i County Plumbing code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances, and legal procedures involved in their enforcement, standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade, basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations, operation and maintenance of standard office machines and equipment.
Ability to inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public.
Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
Ability to operate and maintain standard office machines and equipment, including electronic computer equipment and peripherals.

Responsibilities

Inspects plumbing and gas installation in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including multi-storied buildings.
Checks installations and equipment such as sanitary plumbing systems, domestic water systems, lawn sprinkler systems, water heaters, gas piping, cesspools, and septic tanks.
Inspects the installation of sewer lines, wet and dry standpipes, and fire sprinklers systems.
Checks for defective materials and for size and type of pipes and fittings.
Checks for grade and alignment.
Checks installations of gas and hot water system for quality, capacity of tanks, pressure and leakage.
Issues notices of violation of codes and ordinances.
Follows up with reinspections and takes necessary steps to assure enforcement of the law.
Assists in the prosecution of violators by appearing in court as a witness.
Makes inspections of plumbing and gas installations and equipment in existing buildings.
Furnishes information to contractors, owners, and others regarding plumbing materials, installation methods and specifications, and renders decisions and interpretations on provisions of the plumbing code.
Checks and approves plumbing plans and specifications and issues permits for plumbing installations.
Inputs and checks permit status updates in the permitting software system and/or other applications.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.