MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 41,000 - 59,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Flexible Spending healthcare and Child

State retirement plan

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Wellness Program

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire Safety, Bureau of Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety, seeks a Mechanical Inspector to conduct plan reviews and field inspections for mechanical, fuel gas fitting and plumbing systems in state buildings and other properties.

The role requires knowledge of code interpretations, inspections, and the ability to address non-compliance; a valid NH gas fitter or plumbing license and a NH driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 9 years of education and experience after high school.
Experience with fuel gas fitting, mechanical or plumbing trades or mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

Performs construction plan review to verify state building and fire code compliance and issues approvals.
Assists with inspections of construction projects in state buildings and others as required.
Assists local fire officials and code enforcement officials with inspections of residential, commercial and industrial installations.
Investigates complaints and documents suspected violations and may testify in court or hearings.
Promotes application of state building and fire codes and documents violations and prepares inspection reports.
Assists in identifying factors contributing to violations and ensures licensure discrepancies are documented.
Provides guidance to contractors and the public on gas fitting and plumbing codes and safety standards.

Job description

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Fire Safety

Bureau of Building Safety & Construction - Mechanical Safety

33 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

Mechanical Inspector

Position #43351

$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* starting at 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

Preferred Qualifications

None

After-Hire Requirements

None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

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 brian.h.allard@dos.nh.gov 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

Other Benefits