City of New Haven
Introduction
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Plumbing Inspector to join our Building Inspection Department and contribute to our commitment to ensuring compliance with plumbing and heating codes and regulations.
As a Plumbing Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of our built environment. You will be at the forefront of ensuring that all plumbing and heating systems adhere to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.
The Office of Building Inspection and Enforcement is focused on customer service, safety, and providing the best possible advice and inspection services to homeowners, contractors, and developers.
We administer the permits for residential and non-residential construction within the community. Permits are administered according to state and local building codes. Our goal is to ensure the safety of the public by requiring building construction projects adhere to these codes.
Primary Functions
This is skilled and supervisory work in enforcing compliance with plumbing and heating codes and related ordinances governing building construction, alteration and repair. Work involves the inspection of buildings and the examination of building plans for compliance with plumbing, heating, and related regulations and requirements. Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Supervises or participates in the inspection of buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with the plumbing and heating code requirements and conformance to plans. Reviews, checks and approves drawings, specifications and other materials submitted in connection with the construction, repair and remodeling of plumbing in buildings. Inspects plumbing and heating to insure conformance with plumbing and heating laws and ordinances. Notifies owners, contractors or construction supervisors of violation either orally or in writing and performs follow-up inspection to insure that corrective action has been taken. Conducts joint inspections, with representatives of various public agencies concerned with welfare and health, motels, restaurants, hospitals and rest homes, etc., to insure conformance to minimum standards. Investigates complaints and reports of suspected code violations. Makes a written record of all inspections together with notes on any action taken. Performs related work as required. Education, Qualifications & Experience
Graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational or technical training in plumbing 5 to 10 years’ experience in plumbing code enforcement Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of modern plumbing and heating construction practices, methods, materials and equipment. Extensive knowledge of plumbing and heating codes and related laws and ordinances. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern building inspection programs. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine conformity with plumbing regulations and to establish skilled techniques for the field inspection of structures. Ability to detect plumbing and heating and other faults and to appraise quality of construction and physical deterioration. Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality Ability to supervise subordinate inspectors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the public. Necessary Special Requirements
State of Connecticut certification as a Mechanical Inspector Must possess valid State of Connecticut, P-2 and S-2 licenses are required prior to appointment. The City of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This is skilled and supervisory work in enforcing compliance with plumbing and heating codes and related ordinances governing building construction, alteration and repair. Work involves the inspection of buildings and the examination of building plans for compliance with plumbing, heating, and related regulations and requirements. Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Supervises or participates in the inspection of buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with the plumbing and heating code requirements and conformance to plans. Reviews, checks and approves drawings, specifications and other materials submitted in connection with the construction, repair and remodeling of plumbing in buildings. Inspects plumbing and heating to insure conformance with plumbing and heating laws and ordinances. Notifies owners, contractors or construction supervisors of violation either orally or in writing and performs follow-up inspection to insure that corrective action has been taken. Conducts joint inspections, with representatives of various public agencies concerned with welfare and health, motels, restaurants, hospitals and rest homes, etc., to insure conformance to minimum standards. Investigates complaints and reports of suspected code violations. Makes a written record of all inspections together with notes on any action taken. Performs related work as required. Education, Qualifications & Experience
Graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational or technical training in plumbing 5 to 10 years’ experience in plumbing code enforcement Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of modern plumbing and heating construction practices, methods, materials and equipment. Extensive knowledge of plumbing and heating codes and related laws and ordinances. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern building inspection programs. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to determine conformity with plumbing regulations and to establish skilled techniques for the field inspection of structures. Ability to detect plumbing and heating and other faults and to appraise quality of construction and physical deterioration. Ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality Ability to supervise subordinate inspectors. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, and the public. Necessary Special Requirements
State of Connecticut certification as a Mechanical Inspector Must possess valid State of Connecticut, P-2 and S-2 licenses are required prior to appointment. The City of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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