Field Inspector I - Plumbing

Field Inspector I - Plumbing

Salary

$27.69 - $38.77 Hourly

Location

New Port Richey & Land O Lakes & Dade City, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14285-0926

Department

Building Construction Services

Division

Building Inspections

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Salary Range

$27.69 - $38.77

Pay Grade

N40 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

• Description
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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIELD INSPECTOR I - PLUMBING

Technical work in inspecting plumbing systems and sanitary installations, construction, alteration, and repair to enforce compliance with adopted codes. Investigative work in plumbing contractor-licensing investigations and plumbing systems, and sanitary installations investigations. Employees are responsible for performing both field and office work in the County plumbing inspection program. Duties require technical examination and the application of standard trade practices to inspection work.

Essential Job Functions

Makes preliminary, final, and periodic inspections of plumbing systems and sanitary facilities to ensure compliance with regulations. Investigates all complaints of violations. Advises contractors, builders, and homeowners on plumbing systems and sanitary installations. Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports. Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the provisions of the Pasco County Plumbing Ordinances and Codes, or ability to acquire this knowledge.
• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of plumbing and sanitary installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in plumbing and sanitary facilities and of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of construction codes, condemnation, and minimum housing requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of County ordinances and policies dealing with licensing.
• Knowledge of State statutes dealing with construction and licensing.
• Ability to investigate complaints dealing with violations of laws and ordinances.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with builders, contractors, and the general public, and to enforce laws and regulations firmly, but tactfully.
• Ability to detect defects/faults and the knowledge of when defects/faults are most easily found and remedied.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicants must have five (5) years of experience in the plumbing construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, plumbing contractor, or licensed journeyman. This experience must be verifiable and signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect or they will not qualify to apply for the provisional Plumbing Inspector license.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. Applicants must obtain provisional license as a Plumbing Inspector within 120 days of hire. Applicants must have five (5) years of verified experience, signed off by a contractor, engineer or architect to be able to qualify to be provisionally licensed as a Plumbing Inspector and to take the inspector examination. Applicants must successfully pass examinations to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as a Plumbing Inspector within one (1) year from date of hire to fulfill minimum Plumbing Inspector I certification standards.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in the plumbing construction trade as a supervisor, foreman, plumbing contractor, or licensed journeyman?

• Less than one year of experience
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years but less than four
• Four years but less than five
• Five years but less than six
• Six years but less than seven
• Seven years but less than eight
• Eight years but less than nine
• Nine years but less than ten
• Ten or more years of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Standard Certification in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, as a Plumbing Inspector or are you able to obtain a provisional license as a Plumbing Inspector within 120 days of hire and successfully pass examinations to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as a Plumbing Inspector within one year from date of provisional license issuance?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

12

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net