MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Division of Safety, Bureau of Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety, seeks a Mechanical Inspector in Concord. This full-time, on-site role features a 40-hour week with non-exempt status and offers a Trainee Status starting at $30.02/hour.

Primary duties include plan reviews, inspections, and code enforcement across mechanical, fuel gas fitting, and plumbing installations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 9 years of education and experience after high school in fuel gas, mechanical, or plumbing trades.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction plan review to verify state building and fire code compliance and approves when directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Assists with inspections of construction projects in state buildings and others as required in RSA 155-A and Saf-C 8100.
• Investigates complaints and obtains evidence of reported/suspected fuel gas fitting and plumbing code violations as directed.
• Promotes effective application of state building and fire codes by documenting violations and writing detailed inspection reports; follow-up with re-inspections as needed.
• Assembles and prepares background information and documentation for inspection reports and licensure discrepancies.
• Assists fire departments and other agencies in investigating fuel gas, mechanical or plumbing incidents and identifies contributing factors.
• Provides guidance and education to stakeholders on gas fitting and plumbing codes and safety standards.

Education

Equivalent combination of 9 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

Bureau of Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety

Concord NH 03305

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

Position#43351

This position offers a Trainee Status* startingat the following pay rate: $30.02 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Bureau of Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety, has a full-time vacancy for a Mechanical Inspector, SOC Title 47-4010 BLDG INSPECTORS-4. This position has a 40 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

Conducts thorough plan reviews and inspections of new and existing mechanical, fuel gas fitting and plumbing installations, alterations and/or repairs to ensure applicable laws, rules, codes and standards are met. Conducts investigations of suspected mechanical and plumbing code violations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 9 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in fuel gas fitting, mechanical or plumbing trades or mechanical trades 3 years of which include inspections of construction projects and technical interpretations of the fuel gas fitting, plumbing and mechanical codes.

License/Certification:

Must hold a valid gas fitters or plumbing license issued by the State of New Hampshire and a valid New Hampshire driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
• Must be available for overtime work on short notice and emergency work at times other than normal business hours based on workload and critical need.

Trainee Option:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 8+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

• Performs construction plan review to verify state building and fire code compliance and issues approvals when directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal. Assists with inspections of construction projects in state buildings and others as required in RSA 155-A and Saf-C 8100.
• Assists local fire officials and code enforcement officials with inspections of residential, commercial and industrial installations on premises for which permits have been issued, as the work is in process and upon completion by licensed fuel gas fitters and plumbers and provides technical assistance and interpretations of the applicable laws, rules, codes, and standards.
• Investigates complaints and obtains evidence of reported/suspected fuel gas fitting and plumbing code and regulation violations as directed. Assists in addressing violations and may provide testimony in court or administrative hearings as directed.
• Promotes effective application of state building and fire codes by documenting code violations and writing detailed inspection reports, following up with re-inspections as needed. Works with building owners and contractors to achieve compliance with the applicable laws, rules, codes, and standards.
• Assembles and prepares background information and documentation regarding non-compliance activities, code violations, safety reviews, and licensure discrepancies for required inspection reports.
• Assists fire departments and other agencies in the investigation of fuel gas, mechanical or plumbing related incidents and in identifying potential contributing factors such as violations of codes and regulations.
• Provides guidance and education to stakeholders, gas fitting and plumbing contractors, and concerned public groups, on gas fitting and plumbing codes, safety standards, and the application of other applicable laws, rules, codes, and standards.

For further information please contact Brian Allard, Assistant Director/Deputy Fire Marshal, at [e-mail] or 603-731-6143.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• *Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• * Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• *State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• *Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• *$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• *Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964