Plumbing Inspector I

Description

Salary:$46,436 - $66,534

Position Grade: 36T

Department: Building Division

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1257

Location: Downtown - St. Louis, MO

Applicants who have successfully completed a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the Department of Labor and obtained journeyman status will start at $52,442 annually. Proof of completion of a recognized Department of Labor apprenticeship program and journeyman status must be submitted at the time of filing the Employment Application or upon request.

Incumbents in this position perform journeyman level work inspecting plumbing installations and construction sites to enforce plumbing codes and to approve sites for occupancy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Inspects plumbing installations, fixtures and materials for compliance with applicable codes.
• Responds to complaints from the public regarding plumbing code violations.
• Places stop-work orders for non-permitted jobs.
• Inspects buildings to approve occupancy.
• Completes and submits inspection reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such established criteria to define consequences and develop alternatives.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as coworkers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as motor vehicle and flashlight, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the...