Plumbing Inspector

Plumbing Inspector

Responsible, technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations in the City's Building Services Department through reviewing construction plans and specifications and inspecting new and existing plumbing installations. Work involves field and some office duties.

Illustrative examples of essential duties include :

• Conducting technical field inspections of buildings, equipment, and installations during various phases of plumbing construction, installation, and operation
• Inspecting new and existing plumbing facilities including plumbing, water supply, gas supply, and drainage systems, fixtures, and appliances; pipe work in connection with oil burning equipment, air conditioning and boiler installation, fire lines and sprinkler systems
• Detecting and investigating reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, unsanitary or inadequate conditions, and violations; determining conformity to established standards and approved plans
• Reviewing plumbing installation plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials lists to determine compliance with applicable regulations and good building and construction practices; recommending approval or disapproval
• Issuing permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards, and assisting applicants in completing necessary forms; entering issued permits into computer data base
• Recommending methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards
• Computing fees for plumbing permits and certifications
• Determining acceptability of qualifications of contractors engaged in plumbing work
• Testifying in court and before related boards; obtaining documentation; and preparing testimony
• Preparing and maintaining reports, records, and correspondence concerning plumbing enforcement and inspection activities
• Performing related work as required

Minimum requirements include :

Physical requirements include :

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Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.