PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Madison County Government; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension (IMRF)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Education & training opportunities

Job summary

Madison County Government in Edwardsville, IL seeks a full-time inspector to enforce Plumbing Code and related Building & Zoning regulations. You will review plans, approve permits, and inspect new structures to ensure code compliance within county jurisdiction.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a State of Illinois licensed plumber license for at least seven years, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least seven years as a licensed plumber in Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans for compliance with the Plumbing Code.
• Approve plumbing permits.
• Inspect new buildings to ensure compliance with Plumbing Code and county ordinances.
• Assist inspectors with routine inspections and perform final inspections.
• Maintain daily reports and records; manage files.

Skills

Inspection

Plumbing code knowledge

Building code interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Illinois licensed plumber (7+ years)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Building & Zoning - Edwradsville, IL 62025

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.82 - $26.82 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: AFSCME

Summary of Position

Responsible for inspection activities to enforce and ensure compliance with the Plumbing Code and other Building and Zoning Codes and Ordinances.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews building plans to assure compliance with the Plumbing Code


• Approves plumbing permits


• Performs inspections of new buildings constructed within county jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the Plumbing Code and other county ordinances.


• Assists building inspectors with routine inspections of building footings and foundations, drywall, smoke detectors and safety systems, etc. and performs final construction inspections in compliance with County codes and ordinances.


• Prepares and maintains daily reports/records of activities, maintains and updates computerized/non computerized files.


• Receives and refers requests and inquires, answers questions, supplies information concerning County Building and Zoning Codes and Ordinances.


• Performs inspections of new private sewage installations and assures compliance with ordinances.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, a certification as a licensed plumber in the State of Illinois for at least the past seven years, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Physical Requirements

The employee may be required to walk or move up to 200 feet from primary desk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Some specific vision abilities are required by this job.

Madison County's Organizational Values

Madison County's Organizational Values help direct every employee toward a common goal. They remind us that we share a larger purpose.

• Communicate openly & honestly
  
  
  
  • I circle back when there is a need for clarity or amends
  
  
  • I have direct honest conversations with people rather than talking about them to others
  
  
  • I reach out for help when I need it and respond to others appropriately when they ask for help
  
  
  • I facilitate clarity not confusion
  
  
  • I listen to others while setting my own biases aside and focusing on the whole person
  
  
  
  


• Maintain high standards of excellence
  
  
  
  • I conduct myself in a way that demonstrates our standards of excellence
  
  
  • I define what success means within my team and engage them through a continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  • My team and I set appropriate goals and establish checks and balances to ensure our goals are reasonably achieved
  
  
  • I lead by example through establishing clear guidelines and defining our standards
  
  
  • I accept change that benefits my colleagues and our organization
  
  
  
  


• Integrity
  
  
  
  • I do what I say I'm going to do
  
  
  • I act in alignment with my values
  
  
  • I do the right thing when nobody is looking
  
  
  • I value input from others and recognize that I am not always right
  
  
  • I seek to build trust and avoid carelessly blaming others
  
  
  
  


• Accountability
  
  
  
  • I own my mistakes, apologize and make amends
  
  
  • I make myself available for, and am receptive to feedback
  
  
  • I take responsibility
  
  
  • I establish achievable deadlines for myself and my team
  
  
  • I take ownership by not making excuses
  
  
  
  


• Compassion
  
  
  
  • I treat my colleagues with respect and compassion by responding when appropriate in a timely and professional manner
  
  
  • I commit to showing compassion by seeing my colleagues as real people
  
  
  • I am creating an inclusive work environment where I value my colleagues as people
  
  
  • I respect my colleagues in how I speak about them when they aren’t present
  
  
  • I actively listen to my colleagues
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.


• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.


• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.


• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one-hour, paid lunch.


• 14 paid holidays.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.

Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: Until Filled