Job Specification
SENIOR PLUMBING INSPECTOR
DEFINITION:
Under direction reviews plans for structures and inspects
construction to determine compliance with the plumbing and energy
subcodes adopted pursuant to the Uniform Construction Code Act;
takes the lead over other plumbing inspectors; does other related
duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Checks materials to be used and inspects placement of plumbing
materials to ensure that they are of the type/quality/grade
specified in approved plans and specifications and that they meet
necessary performance standards established in regulations of the
Uniform Construction Code and adopted plumbing and energy
subcodes.
Reviews plumbing aspects of plans of structures for compliance
with the Uniform Construction Code Act, regulations, and adopted
plumbing and energy subcodes, and approves or disapproves the
plans.
Ensures that inspection schedules established by supervisors are
maintained and establishes inspection schedules for inspectors of
a lower grade to ensure that all buildings being constructed
within the assigned area of responsibility are inspected at
critical points during the course of construction as provided in
NJAC 5:23-2.6.
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with
architects, engineers, construction supervisors, and with local
enforcement officials in the assigned municipalities including
police, fire, health, and zoning officers to ensure that any
prior or collateral approvals have been obtained.
Issues onsite warning citations and stop work orders in cases of
serious violations of the adopted subcodes or regulations which
might endanger the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public
or of building occupants.
Prepares and/or supervises preparation of inspector reports
noting violations and makes recommendations concerning assessment
of penalties.
Prepares recommendations regarding both temporary and final
certificates of occupancy based on inspections.
Testifies at court and in administrative hearings on behalf of
the state or local jurisdiction.
May serve subpoenas and other legal process notices including
notices of violation.
Assigns and instructs inspectors of lower grade and coordinates
and supervises their work.
Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.
Prepares inspection reports showing progress of work of each
project relative to plumbing subcode compliance, weather
conditions, and percentage of work completed.
Maintains records, reports, and files required to show details of
plumbing inspection of assigned projects.
Advises members of the general public on the method for
completing applications for plumbing construction permits.
Calculates and collects permit fees pursuant to NJAC 5:23-4.8.
Authorizes issuance of final approval for water service, hot and
cold water distribution systems, sanitary drainage systems, and
other plumbing components for structures that have been
inspected.
Inspects unsafe or illegal structures and makes determination
pursuant to applicable codes as to actions to be taken to make
the structure safe and secure.
Reviews plumbing components of plans and makes cost estimates of
plumbing work of structures to determine applicability of the
Uniform Construction Code Act and regulations.
Surveys the area of assigned jurisdiction for illegal
construction activity and takes appropriate action where
necessary.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in construction code enforcement
involving the reviewing and approval of plans for plumbing
construction and renovation work and/or conducting plumbing
inspections to determine compliance with relevant public health
laws and state and local building codes and ordinances.
LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Plumbing Inspector's License of the
appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of problems and procedures in plumbing inspection
work involved in the enforcement of the State Uniform Construction
Code.
Knowledge of design and analysis techniques necessary to check
design of water service, hot and cold water distribution systems,
hot water heating equipment, plumbing fixture layout and
quantity, venting systems, and sanitary drainage systems for
compliance with the Uniform Construction Code and adopted
standards.
Knowledge of design and analysis techniques needed to ensure
compliance of in-building storm water drainage systems with
requirements of the code.
Knowledge of plumbing installation testing methods required to
be employed by the code and proper application.
Knowledge of methods of construction, location, and operation of
onsite sewage disposal systems, small sewage disposal plants,
and private water supply systems.
Knowledge of the organization, content, and regulations of the
Uniform Construction Code.
Knowledge of the organization and content of the plumbing
subcode.
Knowledge of the basic classification of structures into class
types.
Knowledge of the plumbing subcodes background, purpose, history,
place in local government structure, and relation to code
enforcement programs at other levels of government.
Knowledge of plan reading sufficient to permit an understanding
of the process and to perform duties of the position.
Knowledge of material standards in the code and methods by which
those standards are developed.
Knowledge of installation methods and practices required to
ensure that all approved materials including joints, conductors,
traps, and cleanouts and structural support requirements are
installed properly.
Knowledge of plumbing fitting and fixture requirements.
Knowledge of basic inspection report writing including
preparation of violation notices and required record keeping.
Knowledge of relevant public health laws and regulations.
Knowledge of plumbing inspection techniques.
Knowledge of form content and interpretation of plans,
blueprints, and specifications for new construction and
alteration of existing structures.
Ability to interpret the State Uniform Construction Code and
applicable NJ Health law and code and to apply them to specific
cases.
Ability to ensure that all fittings and fixtures installed
conform to requirements of the Uniform Construction Code.
Ability to interpret relevant public health laws and apply them
to specific cases.
Ability to work harmoniously with concerned persons.
Ability to establish and maintain proper relationships with
business proprietors, contractors, housekeepers, and others
interested and/or concerned with the maintenance of public health
standards.
Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative
reports of inspectors containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to act as a convincing witness in court.
Ability to organize assigned plumbing inspection work, analyze
construction inspection problems, and develop appropriate work
methods.
Ability to work cooperatively with other code enforcement
inspectors, contractors, and others and to take and maintain a
firm and correct stand when differences of fact or opinion arise.
Ability to assign and instruct inspectors of lower grade and to
supervise and coordinate performance of their work.
Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official
duties.
Ability to maintain records and files required for the code
enforcement organization.
Ability to review plans for structures to ensure that necessary
information pertaining to plumbing features of a structure are
shown on the plans and conforms with requirements of the plumbing
subcode.
Ability to prepare violation notices.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If
the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03517 | | L | C | | N/A | 24 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
12/03/1998 |
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