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Position Title: Plumbing Inspector

Salary: Hourly: $30.69 || Annual: $63,845.80

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 possess a current Allegheny County Journeyman/Master Plumber License and have professional plumbing experience with commercial and/or residential plumbing installations.


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Necessary Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license and the use of an automobile during work 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.
  • As part of the conditional offer of employment, prior to your start date, you must provide 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 Otherwise, you will be deemed ineligible and the conditional offer will be rescinded.
  • “In accordance with Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations, Article XV, Plumbing and Building Drainage, Chapter 1, Section 1, Paragraph AC-103.5 states “No person appointed Chief Plumbing Inspector, Assistant Chief Plumbing Inspector, Supervisor or Inspector shall directly or indirectly be engaged in business or work regulated by the Article during their employment with the Department.” 


Education & School Transcripts

If you are claiming 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 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.


Grant funded positions are contingent upon grant funding

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 – 60%
  • Relevant Skills & Certifications – 40%


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 document 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 C0unty 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 field work inspecting plumbing and building drainage installations. 

An employee in this class is responsible for inspecting and testing plumbing and building drainage installations to enforce compliance with codes and regulations for the protection of the public against the hazards of unsanitary conditions caused by inferior material and poor workmanship in plumbing systems. Employees perform work in the field under general supervision and are required to carry all assignments through to completion independently. Work is reviewed by a Plumbing Inspector Supervisor and Plumbing management through oral and written reports and re-inspections.

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:

  • Bends pipe; cuts, reams and threads pipe; and welds pipe and pipe fittings when necessary. 
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs valves, faucets, traps, sinks, wash bowls, and other sanitary fixtures; and installs fixture supports and hangers. 
  • Pours molten solder over joints and spreads and shapes solder with a cloth for a clean fitting. 
  • Maintains piping systems by opening clogged pipes and traps, and tests for leaks by filling pipes with water under pressure and checking with a gauge for all pressure. 
  • Inspects and tests installation and repair of plumbing and building drainage systems to enforce compliance with codes and regulations. 
  • Tests waste lines to ascertain that joints are tight, and drains are properly trapped and vented. 
  • Investigates complaints involving illegal plumbing practices. 
  • Discusses installations with contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and other interested parties. 
  • Explains and interprets codes, regulations and standards. 
  • Prepares reports of inspections performed covering conditions found, action taken and recommendations. 
  • Makes estimates of time and materials. 
  • Functions as a lead worker over helpers assisting in various phases of the work by assigning work, providing assistance, conducting on-the-job training, and reviewing the work for adherence to standards. 
  • Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department. 
  • Performs other duties as required or requested. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Code and regulations governing plumbing and building drainage systems and installations. 
  • Methods, materials, tools, and practices of the plumbing trade. 
  • Methods, practices and standards involved in installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of plumbing and building drainage systems and installations, equipment and appliances. 
  • Defects and faults in systems, workmanship and standard testing devices. 
  • Flows, pressure, and capacity of water tanks and lines. 
  • The hazards and safety precautions of the plumbing trade. 
Skill in:

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Report Writing
  • Documentation
  • Public Relations
  • Plumbing
  • Site Inspection
  • Piping
  • Inspectors
  • Public Health
  • Microsoft Office
Ability to:

  • Detect, locate and make recommendations concerning the elimination of defective plumbing and building drainage systems and installation. 
  • Care for and use tools, materials, and equipment of the plumbing trade. 
  • Make time and material estimates for specific jobs. 
  • Understand work from general instructions and specifications and to follow blueprints and sketches. 
  • Lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions. 
  • Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position. 
  • Read and interpret plumbing and building drainage construction plans, specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and repair process. 
  • Enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially. 
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with plumbers, contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and the public. 
  • Respond to public health emergencies. 
  • Use computers and associated software is required. 
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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