Plumbing Inspector - MABCD

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County in Wichita, KS is hiring a Plumbing Inspector to ensure code compliance for residential and commercial plumbing systems. The role operates in the field, communicates code requirements, and maintains records with electronic devices.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma, five years in plumbing as journeyman or master, Kansas driver’s license, journeyman certificate, and ICC Plumbing Inspector certificates within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in the Plumbing Construction Industry as journeyman or master.
• Valid State of Kansas Driver's License.
• Journeyman Plumbing Certificate.
• ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate (Residential and Commercial) within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for compliance with codes and safety standards in residential and commercial work.
• Inspect plumbing and gas piping systems and communicate discrepancies and code requirements to customers.
• Maintain records using field electronic devices and monitor permits and inspections.
• Investigate complaints and assist management and legal staff in addressing violations.
• Keep required certifications through continuing education and stay updated on code changes.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Kansas Driver's License

Journeyman Plumbing Certificate

ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate (Residential and Commercial)

Job description

Department: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD)

Job ID: Plumbing Inspector

Pay: $22.85/hour or $47,528 annually

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

Ensures and maintains compliance with applicable regulatory guidance governing plumbing and gas piping systems and equipment. Performs inspections in the course of construction, alteration or repair and must assess all plumbing applications in the field for code compliance and be able to communicate discrepancies to the customer and explain code requirements. Employee works alone in the field and demonstrates superb customer service.

Plumbing Inspection of Residential & Commercial Systems

• Perform inspections in the course of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with all applicable/adopted codes and safety standards and manage and maintain records utilizing electronic devices in the field.
• Ensures compliance with plan design as previously submitted and approved.
• Communicate code information and/or references to validate inspection results.
• Follows up on corrections to ensure that corrections have been satisfied.
• Document into MABCD’s code enforcement software
• Monitors permits and ensures that applicable inspections are scheduled and performed.

Code enforcement and investigations:

• Investigates complaints, reported safety issues and potential code violations.
• Assists management and legal staff in addressing violations, gather relevant documentation and possibly testify in court or in administrative hearings.

Education and Training:

• Maintain required certifications through continuing education.
• Stay abreast of code changes and code adoptions.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Five years of experience in the Plumbing Construction Industry as journeyman or master. Valid State of Kansas Driver’s License. Journeyman Plumbing Certificate. Obtain ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate (Residential and Commercial) within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree from accredited College or five years of training from an accredited Plumbing Trade School. Inspection experience is highly desirable. Six or more years of experience in the Plumbing construction Industry as journeyman or master. Master Plumbing Certificate. ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate (Residential and Commercial).