Plumbing Inspector: Residential & Commercial Code Compliance

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sedgwick County's Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) is hiring a Plumbing Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and commercial plumbing systems for code compliance. The role involves communicating code requirements, maintaining records, and monitoring permits in the Wichita area.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, 5 years in plumbing construction as journeyman or master, a Kansas driver’s license, and a Journeyman Plumbing

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: Associate degree or five years of training from an accredited Plumbing Trade School.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial plumbing systems for code compliance during construction, alteration, or repair.
• Communicate code information and references to validate inspection results.
• Maintain records and monitor permits using electronic field devices.
• Investigate complaints and potential code violations; assist in addressing violations and may testify in court.
• Maintain required certifications and stay updated on code changes.

Skills

Code compliance

Field inspections

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Journeyman Plumbing Certificate

ICC Plumbing Inspector Certificate

Job description

Sedgwick County's Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) is hiring a Plumbing Inspector to perform field inspections of residential and commercial plumbing systems for code compliance. The role involves communicating code requirements, maintaining records, and monitoring permits in the Wichita area.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma, 5 years in plumbing construction as journeyman or master, a Kansas driver’s license, and a Journeyman Plumbing