Plumbing Inspector

City of East Providence • East Providence, RI

89d • $35

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Building Official, the Plumbing Inspector performs technical work inspecting plumbing for conformity with International Plumbing Code, State regulations and City Ordinances. The Plumbing Inspector is responsible for interpretation of codes, regulations and ordinances covering existing and new installations. In carrying out the City's inspection program, the Plumbing Inspector reviews plans, approves or disapproves permit applications, conducts field inspections, makes reports, and may perform duties as the Building Inspector. The Plumbing Code Inspector takes individual initiative and exercises judgment and discretion within the limits of standard practices and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Graduation from a high school, trade school, or an equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience as a journeyman plumber.
• Possession of a current Rhode Island Master Plumbers license.
• Possession of a Rhode Island Plumbing within 6 (six) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for plumbing and general building construction.
• Ability to successfully meet and establish satisfactory work relationships with contractors, property owners and the public.
• Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Thorough knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing plumbing.
• Through knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques of plumbing and building trades.
• Considerable knowledge of possible defects and faults in plumbing systems.
• Considerable knowledge of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.
• Ability to detect and locate building plumbing violations.
• Knowledge of the stages of construction and installation where defects are most usually found and remedied.
• Ability to draw floor plan sketches and locate exits, windows, sanitary facilities, etc.
• Ability to use productivity software like Microsoft Word and Excel and industry specific software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Reviews plans, approves or disapproves permit applications, conducts field inspections, and makes reports related to construction projects in the City.
• Interprets and explains application of codes or provisions of plumbing code to contractors and property owners.
• Inspects plumbing installations found in building construction for conformity with required codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and laws.
• Ensures that work is being performed by personnel with appropriate licenses.
• Investigates complaints related to violations of plumbing.
• Issues verbal or written orders for correction of defects, workmanship and materials.
• Prepares reports of all inspections performed, covering conditions discovered, action taken and recommendations for future action.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• $35.00 Per Inspection
• No Benefits
• Up to 19 Hours per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED