Plumbing Inspector

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale's Development Services Department, Building Services Division, seeks a Plumbing Inspector to inspect plumbing installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with the Florida Building Code, safety standards, and relevant laws. This open-competitive posting is available to both internal and external applicants.

Essential duties include inspections, coordination with architects/contractors, investigation of violations, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• BORA certification with listed experience options is required.
• Current or able to obtain a Master Plumber/Plumbing Contractor/Journeyman license from the noted boards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing plumbing installations in city buildings for code compliance.
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners on inspections and code matters.
• Investigate complaints and determine corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records with the required software/systems.

Skills

Valid Florida driver9s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

BORA certification and experience requirements

State plumbing license (Master Plumber/Plumbing Contractor/Journeyman)

Job description

The Development Services Department's Building Services Division seeks a Plumbing Inspector due to a promotion.

The Plumbing Inspector inspects new and existing plumbing installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with the Florida Building Code, safety standards, laws, ordinances and other County, State and Federal regulations.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Inspects new and existing plumbing permitted installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings within the city limits to ensure adherence to the Florida Building Code, safety standards, local laws and ordinances
• Confers with architects, engineers, general contractors, attorneys, property owners and others regarding inspections, building materials and practices and code enforcement matters
• Inspects alteration and repair jobs involving plumbing systems
• Investigates complaints relating to plumbing systems in construction, repair and alterations including interviewing property owners, tenants and complainants to determine nature of violations and recommending corrective measures
• Enters sites under construction, which may involve climbing, crawling or accessing areas where limited space is available
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment
• Answers inquiries regarding building code requirements as they relate to plumbing systems
• Performs related work as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Have graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.
2. Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following (Applicants holding a Bachelor or an Associate of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering may be credited for two (2) years for a Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree towards the BORA combined experience certification requirements):
   1. An Engineer in the discipline requested OR
   2. Five (5) years construction experience in the plumbing discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor OR
   3. Five (5) years construction experience in the plumbing discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor OR
   4. Seven (7) years construction experience in the plumbing discipline and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman Plumber OR
   5. Ten (10) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by BCAIB.
3. Possess a current Certificate of Competency or Professional License in the plumbing discipline as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor or Journeyman Plumber issued by at least one of the following entities:
   1. Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
   2. Broward County Central Examining Board of Plumbers
   3. Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
   4. Florida Board of Professional Engineers
4. Per Chapter 71-575, paragraph 4(b), laws of Florida, Inspectors holding a Certificate of Competency in any area of construction shall not use their Certification to engage in free enterprise competing against persons or firms that may do business within Broward County whose work they may also inspect, nor may they allow their Certificate of Competency to be used by another person or firm
5. Required certifications must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
6. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.
7. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
8. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.