Plumbing Inspector

Description

---------------

Under direction performs plumbing inspection work involved to

enforce relevant public health laws within the jurisdiction; does

other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

----------------------

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Conducts plumbing inspections to enforce relevant public health

laws.

Receives and examines plans for plumbing work.

Determines the cause of violations and takes corrective actions.

Provides testimony in court cases.

Prepares reports.

Maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic

and/or manual recording and information systems used by the

agency, office, or related units.

Typical Qualifications

--------------------------

LICENSE

Applicants must possess a valid license as a Plumbing

Inspector of the appropriate level, High-Rise and Hazardous (HHS)

or Industrial and Commercial (ICS), issued by the New Jersey

Department of Community Affairs.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license

valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather

than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties

of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of methods used to conduct plumbing inspection.

Knowledge of plumbing installation methods.

Knowledge of plumbing fixtures and fixture requirements.

Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them

to specific cases.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working

relationships with business proprietors, contractors,

housekeepers, and others interested in the maintenance

of public health standards.

Ability to prepare reports of inspections containing findings,

conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to provide testimony in court.

Ability to maintain records and files.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual

recording and information systems used by the agency, office,

or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in

English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as

acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long

as they can perform essential functions of the job after

reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.

If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause

the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.