Plumbing Inspector I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction seeks a Plumbing Inspector I to protect lives and property statewide. The role covers inspecting plumbing installations, reviewing local plans, and issuing electronic permits, while maintaining required records and payments processing.

The position requires eight years as a journeyman or master plumber, a valid Kentucky license, and travel across the Southeast region.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills required.
• Strong knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Capability to conduct effective research.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• High level of customer service expected.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all plumbing installations and report violations.
• Perform preliminary reviews of local plans concerning plumbing and sanitation.
• Maintain files, reports, and permits.
• Issue permits electronically and process payments.
• Monitor licensee statuses and water heater device reporting.

Skills

Proficient communication

Technical knowledge Kentucky Plumbing

Project management

Research

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $3,339.22 - $5,008.90 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location: Location Varies

LOCATION VARIES- Southeast Region

Description

Are you interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated in protecting the lives and property of this Commonwealth? The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. Division of Plumbing is responsible for conducting plumbing inspections and permitting plumbing installations to ensure compliance with the state plumbing code and the regulations of the department. We are seeking a Plumbing Inspector I to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all plumbing installations and report violation findings.
• Perform preliminary reviews of local plans concerning plumbing and sanitation.
• Maintain files, reports, and permits.
• Issue permits electronically and process payments.
• Monitor licensee statuses and water heater device reporting.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient communication skills.
• Possess sufficient technical knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.
• Proven abilities to manage multiple projects.
• Conduct effective research.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• High Level of customer service.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you become a part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have eight years experience as a journeyman or master plumber.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

Must hold a valid journeyman or master plumber license in Kentucky at time of employment in this job classification. https://dhbc.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Travel is required to perform inspections. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Monroe Brown at [e-mail] or 606-594-4647.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D