Plumbing Inspector Supervisor - Plan Examiner

Position Summary

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This is supervisory work directing the inspection of plumbing facilities and reviewing proposed plumbing and building installations and specifications.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a group of plumbing inspectors. The important aspects of the work are reviewing proposed plumbing and building drainage installation plans for compliance with codes and regulations for the protection of the public against the hazards of unsanitary conditions in plumbing systems. An employee in this class performs work under general supervision and his work is reviewed by the Chief Plumbing Inspector through oral and written reports and review of proposed plans and specifications.

Overview:

Fringe Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

Duties:

• Supervises plumbing inspectors.
• Approves plans that meet requirements and gives final approval of entire plans following revisions to meet code and regulation requirements.
• Discusses plans and specifications with plumbers, contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners and other interested parties.
• Travels to and from inspections sites and offices for meetings.
• Explains and interprets codes, regulations and standards.
• Prepares monthly reports as required.
• Maintains the time records for staff under his supervision.
• Supervisors may be responsible assisting with SEO activities and commercial plan review.
• Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

• The code and regulations governing plumbing and building drainage installation and plumbing plans.
• Plumbing materials.

Skill in:

• Supervisory Skills
• Plumbing
• Inspector Site Inspections
• Office Management
• Report Writing
• Project Planning
• Documentation
• Team Building
• Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Detect, locate and make recommendations concerning defects in plans and specifications for plumbing and building drainage installations.
• Enforce code and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and the public.
• Orient, train and develop inspectors and to supervise them in inspection work.
• Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Respond to public health emergencies.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.