Plumbing Inspector

JOB *The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.*

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Plumbing Subcode Official, performs plumbing inspection and plan review work involved to enforce relevant public health laws within the Township.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Construction Code Official and Plumbing Subcode Official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS 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, spe...