Field Inspector I - Plumbing

Pasco Police Department; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Field Inspector I - Plumbing to inspect plumbing systems and sanitary installations, enforce codes, and investigate contractor licensing and system violations. The role combines field inspections with office duties, requiring technical knowledge of plumbing codes and strong attention to detail.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and five years of verifiable plumbing construction experience; a provisional Plumbing Inspector license within 120 days of hire; and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of plumbing construction trade experience as supervisor/foreman/contractor or licensed journeyman.
• Must obtain provisional Plumbing Inspector license within 120 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary, final, and periodic inspections of plumbing systems.
• Investigate complaints of violations.
• Advise contractors, builders, and homeowners on plumbing installations.
• Maintain records and prepare activity reports.
• Operate a vehicle to visit job sites.

Skills

Plumbing code knowledge

Inspecting plumbing systems

Enforcement of licensing

Communication with contractors/public

Record keeping/reporting

Physical ability to lift 45 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIELD INSPECTOR I - PLUMBING

Technical work in inspecting plumbing systems and sanitary installations, construction, alteration and repair to enforce compliance with adopted codes. Investigative work in plumbing contractor‑licensing investigations and plumbing systems, and sanitary installations investigations. Employees are responsible for performing both field and office work in the County plumbing inspection program. Duties require technical examination and the application of standard trade practices to inspection work.

Essential Job Functions

Makes preliminary, final, and periodic inspections of plumbing systems and sanitary facilities to ensure compliance with regulations. Investigates all complaints of violations. Advises contractors, builders, and homeowners on plumbing systems and sanitary installations. Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports. Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the provisions of the Pasco County Plumbing Ordinances and Codes, or ability to acquire this knowledge.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of plumbing and sanitary installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in plumbing and sanitary facilities and of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of construction codes, condemnation, and minimum housing requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of County ordinances and policies dealing with licensing.
• Knowledge of State statutes dealing with construction and licensing.
• Ability to investigate complaints dealing with violations of laws and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, and the general public, and to enforce laws and regulations firmly, but tactfully.
• Ability to detect defects/faults and the knowledge of when defects/faults are most easily found and remedied.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicants must have five (5) years of experience in the plumbing construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, plumbing contractor, or licensed journeyman. This experience must be verifiable and signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect or they will not qualify to apply for the provisional Plumbing Inspector license.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants must obtain provisional license as a Plumbing Inspector within 120 days of hire. Applicants must have five (5) years of verified experience, signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect to be able to qualify to be provisionally licensed as a Plumbing Inspector and to take the inspector examination. Applicants must successfully pass examinations to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as a Plumbing Inspector within one (1) year from date of hire to fulfill minimum Plumbing Inspector I certification standards.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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