Inspector (Plumbing)

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plumbing Inspector I to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of plumbing systems across various facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. Your expertise will help safeguard public health by assessing backflow protection and addressing cross-connection issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the community's water safety. If you are passionate about plumbing and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Inclusive Work Environment

Diversity Hiring Initiatives

Qualifications

• Two years of plumbing experience or equivalent education required.
• Understanding of NYC plumbing code and hydraulic principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plumbing system surveys to evaluate cross-connection risks.
• Inspect backflow preventers and ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Report findings and recommend corrective actions for violations.

Skills

Plumbing Inspection

Backflow Protection

Hydraulic Principles

Reading Architectural Drawings

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Plumbing Training

Apprenticeship in Plumbing

Tools

Inspection Software

Measuring Equipment

Computer Tablet

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations (BWSO), Division of Operations Analysis & Regulatory Compliance, Cross Connection Inspection Unit is seeking to hire an INSPECTOR (PLUMBING) I. The selected candidate for this position will perform various tasks under direct supervision that include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducting surveys of plumbing systems in residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities to evaluate the risk level associated with each cross-connection.
2. Assessing the proper backflow protection or action required to eliminate the cross-connection following the guidelines of the USEPA, NYSDOH, and AWWA M14 Manual.
3. Conducting inspections of backflow preventer assemblies to verify that the installation aligns with DEP’s approved plans and specifications.
4. Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings of plumbing systems to obtain details for inspections.
5. Responding to, reporting, and investigating cross-connection incidents.
6. Performing tests of backflow preventer assemblies, preparing reports, and making recommendations for repairs.
7. Reporting findings in inspection-based software, including any violations of the NYC Plumbing Code or illegal plumbing practices, and providing recommendations for corrective actions.

Cross-connection surveys are performed in all kinds of weather. The physical activities may include climbing ladders, entering crawl and confined spaces, taking and recording data on a computer tablet, carrying various tools and measuring equipment (approximately 15 lbs.), and driving a City vehicle. Cross-connection surveys are conducted during business hours except for emergencies that may necessitate immediate attention.

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing one or a combination of the following: (a) as a plumber in the installation of plumbing systems, (b) inspector of the installation of plumbing systems, or (c) superintendent of plumbers; or

2. One year of full-time experience, as described in "1" above, and one year of formal training or education in an accredited college, technical school or trade school in a program with an emphasis on plumbing; or

3. Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or

4. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two years in length, in plumbing or plumbing inspection; or

5. A license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law; or

6. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1,” “2,” “3,” or “4” above.

7. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level II, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects, must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, at least three additional years of experience as described in “1” above.

8. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level III, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II above, at least one additional year of experience as described in “1” above.

9. To be eligible for placement to Assignment Level IV, individuals other than licensed professional engineers or registered architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III above, at least one year of experience as described in “1” above in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

Understanding of hydraulic principles and familiarity with NYC plumbing code.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.