Building Permits, Code Reviews, Commercial Construction, Construction, Construction Inspection, Data Entry, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Home Inspections, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Operations Processes, Plumbing, Receiving Inspection, Remodeling, Word Processing
JOB OBJECTIVE: To inspect plumbing and gas systems of new commercial and residential buildings, remodeling projects and building additions for compliance with all applicable City and State Plumbing Codes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspects construction of commercial and residential buildings in all stages of construction to ensure that plumbing fixtures, materials and installations are in compliance with all applicable City and State Plumbing Codes.
- Inspects plumbing and gas systems for remodeling projects and additions to buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable plumbing codes.
- Inspects pipes and connections to ensure that the type and size of the material used are in compliance with all applicable codes and that connections were properly completed.
- Inspects residences for code compliance and unsafe plumbing conditions as requested; notifies owners of violations found; notifies utility companies to remove service for dangerous violations.
- Inspects commercial buildings for plumbing facilities designed for use by handicapped individuals as required by City ordinance.
- Answers questions and provides information to citizens regarding Departmental operations and procedures.
- Receives calls requesting inspections; reviews permits to ensure that proper permit and inspection fees have been paid.
- Prepares a daily route and list of inspections to be completed.
- Issues a stop order for installations not in compliance with applicable codes; attaches a stop work card to the building permit listing defects which must be corrected and notifies the plumber or contractor verbally, if possible.
- Reinspects initially denied projects for compliance with code after a reinspection fee is paid.
- Collects evidence of code violations and reviews cases with the supervisor before issuance of warrants or citations; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations.
- Reviews licenses of persons performing plumbing activities at construction sites to ensure proper licensing; notifies appropriate State agencies of persons performing plumbing activities without proper license.
- Maintains a daily log listing the number and types of inspections, projects approved and defects requiring a stop order.
- Answers questions and provides information about Plumbing Codes for plumbers, contractors and members of the public.
- Operates a computer to enter and receive data relating to code numbers and inspections utilizing word processing and database software in the performance of essential job functions.
- Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Agency: Planning Department
Location: Planning & Development, 723 West Markham, Little Rock