Plumbing Inspector - SR-19



Job Details

Plumbing Inspector - SR-19
Employer

County of Hawai`i

Salary

$43,200.00 - $69,144.00 Annually

Location

Future island-wide vacancies, HI

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

2015-00036

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

04/12/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Duties Summary

Inspects and tests plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment in all types of buildings and structure including multi-storied buildings, for compliance with plans and specifications, plumbing code and other pertinent ordinances, and accepted safety and health standards, and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

  • Inspects plumbing and gas installation in residential, commercial, and industrial  buildings, including multi-storied buildings.
  • Checks installations and equipment such as sanitary plumbing systems, domestic water systems, lawn sprinkler systems, water heaters, gas piping, cesspools, and septic tanks.
  • Inspects the installation of sewer lines, wet and dry standpipes, and fire sprinklers systems.
  • Checks for defective materials and for size and type of pipes and fittings.
  • Checks for grade and alignment.
  • Checks installations of gas and hot water system for quality, capacity of tanks, pressure and leakage.
  • Issues notices of violation of codes and ordinances.
  • Follows up with reinspections and takes necessary steps to assure enforcement of the law.
  • Assists in the prosecution of violators by appearing in court as a witness.
  • Makes inspections of plumbing and gas installations and equipment in existing buildings.
  • Furnishes information to contractors, owners, and others regarding plumbing materials, installation methods and specifications, and renders decisions and interpretations on provisions of the plumbing code.
  • Checks and approves plumbing plans and specifications and issues permits for plumbing installations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: 

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

  • graduation from high school, and
  • four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work; of which,
  • one (1) year shall have been in plumbing code enforcement activities (regulatory agency), and
  • a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber license at time of filing, and
  • a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.  You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.
Examination:  All applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points.

Knowledge of:  the Hawai`i County Plumbing code, safety codes, and other pertinent ordinances, and legal procedures involved in their enforcement; standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the plumbing trade; basic principles of hydraulics as they apply to plumbing installations.

Ability to:  inspect plumbing, gas, and sewer line installations and equipment and render decisions in conformity with pertinent codes and ordinances; recognize hazardous situations and determine means of correction; read and interpret plans and specifications, and plumbing and sewer codes and ordinances and apply them to specific cases; maintain records and prepare reports; deal tactfully with plumbing contractors, workers, and the general public; keep records and prepare reports.

Physical  Requirements:  Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:  Light
 

Supplemental Information

Scan and attach the following required document to your application:

  • a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber License
If you have already applied for this recruitment and have been placed on the eligible list, please do not reapply during your one year period of eligibility and do not create another profile in NeoGov.


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Employee benefits are generally for full-time permanent employment and include the following from the date of hire:

* sick leave and vacation earnings
* paid holidays
* social security
* credit union membership
* life, dental, medical, vision, and prescription
   drug insurance plans
* employee-employer paid retirement plan
* flexible spending plan
* tax-sheltered savings and investment program
* mortgage loans through the State Employees'
   Retirement System
* career opportunity and mobility in a merit system for
   civil service positions

Persons who are hired may be required to pay union dues/service fees.

Benefits for part-time employment is based on hours worked and type of appointment.

Benefits are subject to change due to legislative, collective bargaining negotiation, and other changes.

01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have four (4) years of experience in inspecting or supervising plumbing installation work?
  • Yes
  • No
03
For the experience above, please list the following:
- employer's name
- your job title
- the specific dates of employment (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
- hours worked per week
- your duties
- the percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
04
If you answered "Yes" to #2, was one (1) of those years in plumbing code enforcement activities (regulatory agency)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
For the experience above, please list the following:
- employer's name
- your job title
- the specific dates of employment (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
- hours worked per week
- your duties
- the percentage of time you spent performing this work.

If you answered "No," enter N/A.
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
06
Do you possess a current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber License?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Did you attach your current State of Hawai`i Master Plumber or Journeylevel Plumber License?
  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
08
Do you have a valid driver's license at time of filing? (Note: You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of the job interview.)
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
County of Hawai`i
Address
Department of Human Resources
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 2
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
Phone
808-961-8361

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