City of Albuquerque
Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector (Planning - Building & Safety)
City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Overview
Inspect plumbing and mechanical systems on commercial, industrial, residential properties and related structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements and resolve issues related to code compliance and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Qualifications
High School or GED;
and Eight (8) years experience in inspection or installation of commercial and/or residential plumbing and mechanical systems, three (3) of the eight (8) years must be at a journeyman or foreman level or equivalent. Education is interchangeable as follows:
a maximum of two (2) of the eight (8) years experience required may be substituted by 60 credit hours of plumbing and mechanical field curriculum from an accredited college or technical school. Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire as a Plumbing / Mechanical Inspector. Possession of a nationally recognized plumbing and mechanical inspector's certification acceptable to the State of New Mexico within one (1) year from date of hire into position. Required Knowledge and Skills
Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical inspection Operational characteristics of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment Principles and procedures of record keeping Methods and materials used in the installation of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical systems Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical plan review Advanced principles of mathematics including algebra The application of advance mathematics, handbook formulas, tables and familiarity with technical drawings Occupational hazards and standard safety practices, including personal protection equipment Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to assigned area of inspection responsibility Responsibilities
Inspect commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations Inspect commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical systems Read and interpret construction drawing, documents and specifications Interpret and explain applicable inspection codes and ordinances Read and interpret blueprints and specifications Maintain accurate logs and records Operate applicable computer programs and equipment Perform commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical plan review activities Apply mathematical principles to verify calculations to ensure that drawings and specifications are in compliance with applicable codes Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Work independently in the absence of supervision Communicate clearly and concisely Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Inspect plumbing and mechanical systems on commercial, industrial, residential properties and related structures to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances; work with the general public, developers and contractors to maintain code requirements and resolve issues related to code compliance and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Qualifications
High School or GED;
and Eight (8) years experience in inspection or installation of commercial and/or residential plumbing and mechanical systems, three (3) of the eight (8) years must be at a journeyman or foreman level or equivalent. Education is interchangeable as follows:
a maximum of two (2) of the eight (8) years experience required may be substituted by 60 credit hours of plumbing and mechanical field curriculum from an accredited college or technical school. Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire as a Plumbing / Mechanical Inspector. Possession of a nationally recognized plumbing and mechanical inspector's certification acceptable to the State of New Mexico within one (1) year from date of hire into position. Required Knowledge and Skills
Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical inspection Operational characteristics of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical systems and equipment Principles and procedures of record keeping Methods and materials used in the installation of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical systems Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial plumbing and mechanical plan review Advanced principles of mathematics including algebra The application of advance mathematics, handbook formulas, tables and familiarity with technical drawings Occupational hazards and standard safety practices, including personal protection equipment Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to assigned area of inspection responsibility Responsibilities
Inspect commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations Inspect commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical systems Read and interpret construction drawing, documents and specifications Interpret and explain applicable inspection codes and ordinances Read and interpret blueprints and specifications Maintain accurate logs and records Operate applicable computer programs and equipment Perform commercial, industrial and residential plumbing and mechanical plan review activities Apply mathematical principles to verify calculations to ensure that drawings and specifications are in compliance with applicable codes Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public Work independently in the absence of supervision Communicate clearly and concisely Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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