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Position Title: Assistant Plumbing Program Manager

Salary: Hourly: $37.73 | Annual: $78,479.44

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have two (2) years of experience as an Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing Inspector Supervisor and have been a licensed master plumber.

OR

Must have seven (7) years of professional experience as a plumber and four (4) years of experience as a master plumber with three (3) years of supervisory experience and currently be a licensed master plumber.

Necessary Special Requirement

If you establish eligibility on the Assistant Plumbing Program Manager Open Competitive list, and your name is certified for interview, you must bring to the interview a copy of your International Code Council Certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector, as required under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act (Act 45 of 1999). Otherwise, you will not be eligible to interview, and your name will be deactivated from the list.

If appointed, within 6 months of appointment you must obtain your International Code Council Certification as a Plumbing Plans Examiner, as required under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act (Act 45 of 1999) and within 1 year be certified as a Pennsylvania Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO), Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Certification as a Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector, and Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner.

In accordance with Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations, Article XV, Plumbing and Building Drainage, Chapter 1, Paragraph 101.5 states “No person appointed Chief Plumbing Inspector, Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector, Supervisor or Inspector shall directly be engaged in business or work regulated by the Article during their employment with the Department”.

Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license and the use of an automobile during working hours. You must be able to provide your own transportation to and from the various worksites throughout Allegheny County. You will be required to travel.


Education & College Transcripts

If you are claiming college education to meet minimum requirements or as a part of your application, including supplemental questions, you must submit or attach a copy of your official college transcripts for your claim to be accepted. Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted. 

Condition of Employment

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates for positions within the executive branch must provide proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The prospective employee will need to be fully vaccinated or have at least one shot of a two-shot series before beginning work. Any employee who does not receive and provide proof of the second shot within 30 days will have their probationary employment terminated. Allegheny County will allow for medical and religious exemptions from the requirements in accordance with state and federal law.

Additionally, it is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Employment Type

Full-time, Associate Level.

Relevant Experience

You will receive a score based on the experience you report on your application for employment. It is therefore important that you provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower than deserved score or disqualification. Call our Office of Human Resource Management if you have any questions.

Who is Eligible

Applications will be accepted from certified Merit System employees of the Allegheny County Health Department and outside candidates who possess the experience and training listed in this announcement and who are capable of performing the duties of this position.

Weights

  • Minimum Requirements - 55%
  • Relevant Skills & Certifications - 20%
  • Supplemental Questions - 25%


Supplemental Questions

Per the weights (above), the responses to these questions are a significant portion of how an application is scored and hold high value in screening candidates. For these pre-interview questions, in order to provide a thorough/full answer, a typical structure to an interview answer is recommended to be used, i.e. STAR approach (1. Situation/Setting, 2. Task(s) that you were tasked to do, 3. Actions which you took, 4. The result(s) of your actions).

You may upload as a Word document answers to the supplemental questions in the “Upload Page” of the application. Make sure to note “See attached” after the statement on the application form if you are attaching a separate document. If you are unable to upload the document, email to ACHD Human Resources Department.


  1. Please describe your experience in the plumbing industry including any additional licenses/certifications you possess.  
  2. Please describe any experience you may have with report writing or editing.  
  3. Please describe your experience coordinating projects, events, or meetings.
  4. Please explain what actions you would take if you noticed one or more employees not performing their job duties or creating an uncomfortable work environment for others in the office.
  5. Based on your experience with relevant computer programs. How prepared do you feel to lead our agency’s shift to digital inspections and online permit issuance, including training others? 


Allegheny County Civil Service Employees (Non-ACHD)

Regular or probationary employees of County Departments currently in this classification, hired under a State Civil Service System, who apply for this position will not be considered as Open Competitive applicants. Those employees selected for transfer to the Allegheny County Health Department will be considered to have resigned their Civil Service status from the Department in which they are currently working and will be required to complete a probationary period with the Health Department.

Please refer to Instruction Sheet for proper completion of Allegheny County Employment Application Form.

This announcement may be modified, amended or canceled by the Allegheny County Health Department at any time.

Purpose

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.

In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.

If you are claiming veteran's preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military documents must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.

Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny County Health Department.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Position Summary:

This is a highly-responsible, professional managerial position in the Plumbing Program of the Allegheny County Health Department.   

The employee in this position assists the Plumbing Program Manager in directing activities of a professional and technical staff engaged in a variety of duties involving the Plumbing Program. Work involves interpreting laws, rules, and regulations applicable to plumbing and building drainage installations; developing proposed legislation and regulations; and the examination of applicants for journeyman and master plumbers' licenses. Work is assigned in the form of broad goals and objectives, and the employee exercises considerable independent judgment in determining specific goals, objectives, and program priorities. Work is reviewed upon completion by the Plumbing Program Manager through reports and conferences for attainment of goals and objectives. 

Overview:

Fringe Benefits

  • Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.


Perks Working for ACHD

  • Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
Duties:

  • Assists the Plumbing Program Manager in directing the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Plumbing Program. 
  • Leads the implementation and training of improved computer systems and hardware for conducting and monitoring Plumbing Program activities.  
  • Assists in the development policies, technical standards, training requirements, and procedures for permitting/plan review, examination/licensing/registration, enforcement, and technical assistance activities involving the Plumbing Program. 
  • Analyzes activity to determine quality of work being performed, program trends, and program effectiveness. 
  • Assists in the development and preparation of grant applications and budget requests. 
  • Interprets rules, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, standards, and objectives of the Department or Program for subordinates. 
  • Provides advice to staff on unusual or difficult technical and supervisory problems. 
  • Provides advice and information to state and local officials, facility operators, industry representatives, and the public regarding Departmental functions, programs, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
  • Develops and delivers speeches and presentations to special interest groups, legislators, media, and the public on Department programs. 
  • Responds to emergencies as needed. 
  • Performs related work as required. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Knowledge of the methods, practices, codes and regulations involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of plumbing and building drainage installations, equipment and appliances. 
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act. 
  • Competent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs including Access, Word,         
  • PowerPoint, and Excel and other database programs. 
  • Ability to represent ideas effectively, concisely and accurately, both orally and in writing and present themselves in a professional manner. 
  • Knowledge of plumbing plans and ability to interpret detailed drawings of multistory buildings. 
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, plumbing materials, and standard testing devices. 
  • Knowledge of computer systems and hardware. 
Skill in:

  • Microsoft Office 
  • Documentation 
  • Assistant Work 
  • Data Entry 
  • Plumbing 
  • Telecommunication 
  • Public Relations 
  • Public Health 
  • Policy Analysis 
  • Interpersonal Communication 
  • Skilled in the supervision of employees. 
Ability to:

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on complex plumbing issues. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other department personnel, local, state, and Federal regulatory representatives, food industry representatives, legislators and the public. 
  • Ability to travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position. 
  • Must be able to work in a team environment. 
  • Ability to respond to emergencies. 
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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