What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Inspector position at City of Miami Beach?
Responsible, technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations in the City's Building Services Department through reviewing construction plans and specifications and inspecting new and existing plumbing installations. Work involves field and some office duties.
Conducts technical field inspections of buildings, equipment, and installations during various phases of plumbing construction, installation, and operation
Inspects new and existing plumbing facilities including plumbing, water supply, gas supply, and drainage systems, fixtures, and appliances; pipe work in connection with oil burning equipment, air conditioning and boiler installation, fire lines and sprinkler systems
Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, unsanitary or inadequate conditions, and violations; determines conformity to established standards and approved plans
Reviews plumbing installation plans, blueprints, specifications, and materials lists to determine compliance with applicable regulations and good building and construction practices; recommends approval or disapproval
Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards, and assists applicants in completing necessary forms; enters issued permits into computer data base
Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards
Computes fees for plumbing permits and certifications
Determines acceptability of qualifications of contractors engaged in plumbing work
Testifies in court and before related boards; obtains documentation: and prepares testimony
Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning plumbing enforcement and inspection activities
Performs related work as required
Have ten (10) years of experience as a practical plumber
Valid recognized Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman or Master Plumber from Dade County OR Broward Construction Trades Qualifying Board
Attain provisional certification as an Inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment
Attain Standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
Possess or attain a Plumbing Inspector certification from the Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (DCBRA) within sixty (60) days of appointment
Driver's license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching
Must have the physical ability to bend, crawl and climb over construction sites and within buildings
Must be able to drive an automobile
Perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped
For all positions:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs related work as required.
- Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
- Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Salary : $32 - $50
