Senior Plumbing & Gas Inspector: Code & Plans - Remote

City of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas seeks a Plumbing Inspector to ensure code compliance for plumbing and gas systems in new and existing structures. The role involves field inspections, plan review, and providing code interpretations.

You will coordinate with the Building Services team to enforce licensing and respond to public inquiries. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, seven years in plumbing construction, and state ICC certifications within one year.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills, and ability to interact with citizens and industry professionals.
• Needs knowledge of plumbing and gas codes and ability to interpret construction plans.
• Requires ability to review plans for code compliance and ensure proper licensing of tradespeople.
• Must possess or obtain required state and ICC certifications within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Take requests for plumbing inspections and perform field inspections to ensure code compliance.
• Answer questions regarding gas and plumbing codes and provide interpretations as needed.
• Review plans for code compliance and interpret construction plans.
• Investigate citizen and construction complaints and follow up to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports and written explanations of gas and plumbing code deficiencies.
• Perform record keeping for inspection fees, files, and plans.
• Ensure properly licensed people perform gas and plumbing work.
• Assist the Director of Building Services with information for enforcement actions.
• Attend the Mechanical Board of Appeals as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Reading building codes

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumbing License

Arkansas Plumbing Inspector Certification

ICC Plumbing Inspector Certification

Job description

The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas seeks a Plumbing Inspector to ensure code compliance for plumbing and gas systems in new and existing structures. The role involves field inspections, plan review, and providing code interpretations.

You will coordinate with the Building Services team to enforce licensing and respond to public inquiries. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, seven years in plumbing construction, and state ICC certifications within one year.