Plumbing Inspector II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Plumbing Inspector II to join the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. The role conducts inspections, reviews local plumbing plans, and issues permits electronically while handling payments.

Travel is required; you must possess a Kentucky journeyman or master plumber license, ASSE 6020 medical gas systems inspector certification, and eight years of journeyman/master plumber experience. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Eight years experience as a journeyman or master plumber.
• Must hold a valid Kentucky journeyman or master plumber license at time of employment.
• ASME/ASSE 6020 medical gas systems inspector certification.
• Proficient understanding of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.

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.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

License & certification

Tools

ASSe 6020 certification

Job description

Plumbing Inspector II

Advertisement Closes: 11/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Salary: $3,672.84 - $5,509.24 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 Varies, USA

Includes Western Kentucky

Description

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of theCommonwealth? The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The 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.

• 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.

• ASSE Medical Gas System Inspector Certified.
• Proficient Communication Skills.
• Possess sufficient technical knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.
• Proven abilities to management multiple projects.
• Conduct effective research.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• High Level of Customer Service.

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://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38833 https://dhbc.ky.gov/ Must hold ASSE 6020 medical gas systems inspector certification at the time of appointment. ASSE-plumbing.org 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

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kyle Bealmear at [e-mail] or 270-505-2166.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D