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Onondaga County Water Environment Protection Plumbing Inspector I in Syracuse, New York
Plumbing Inspector I A professional inspection role that allows individuals with plumbing trade experience to apply their skills in a public service setting. The Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) delivers wastewater treatment services that protect public health and local waterways across Onondaga County, supported by a skilled and dedicated workforce. WHY YOU? Put your plumbing knowledge to work beyond the job site. As a Plumbing Inspector I, youll use your experience to help protect public health by ensuring safe, code-compliant plumbing systems. WEP offers a professional, team-oriented environment where experienced tradespeople can transition into a stable, long-term public service career. WHAT EXACTLY DOES A PLUMBING INSPECTOR I DO? Plumbing Inspector I is responsible for inspecting plumbing installations performed by licensed contractors to ensure compliance with applicable codes, plans, and public health standards. Does related work as required.
Inspects sewer connections and installations made by licensed plumbing contractors by checking and verifying proper pitch, alignment, size and material of pipe for the number of plumbing fixtures sewer is to serve.
Ensures that backflow preventers are installed near water meters in plants, hospital and multiple dwellings to protect water mains from contamination from possible cross connection in water supplies.
Receives, investigates and answers complaints regarding plumbing work; reports findings of same.
Makes final inspections to ensure plumbing of facility as constructed complies with public health laws, ordinances and the county plumbing code.
Makes joint inspections with applicable Health Department agencies to ascertain if restaurants and other food establishments are in compliance with the plumbing code; reports findings. This list is not exhaustive. Additional duties are outlined in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A) Five (5) years of full-time experience as a registered plumbing apprentice under the supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber; or B)Certification of Competency as a Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber issued by the Onondaga County Examining Board of Plumbers, or C)Certificate of Completion of Plumbing Apprenticeship Training issued by the New York State Department of Labor, or D)Five (5) years of full-time work experience as a NYS licensed Codes Enforcement Officer which includes or is supplemented by 2 years of skilled work experience or its part time equivalent, in the plumbing trade.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT Must initiate training to obtain certification as a New York State Code Enforcement Official within the first twelve (12) months of appointment. Onondaga County is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) for all persons