General Overview:
Under direct supervision of the Chief Building Official; interprets current plumbing code; reviews all non-residential construction documents related to plumbing systems; assists other field personnel and performs field inspections as requested on residential plumbing and non-residential structures. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.
Completion of a high school equivalent education. Must possess and maintain certification as a plumbing inspector through the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce. Must possess a valid state of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of: construction techniques for plumbing material installation; inspection procedures; blueprint/schematic reading; local & state plumbing codes; department policies & procedures*; department goals & objectives. Advanced knowledge of: public relations. Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; understand technical manuals and verbal instructions associated with the trade; handle sensitive inquires from officials and the general public; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports, develop good rapport with public, builders, contractors & officials; communicate effectively; operate a personal computer, copier and standard office equipment. Skills in: plumbing; testing equipment, procedures, and methods (plumbing); Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs*.
(*Indicates developed after employment).
Work Environment:
The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to the hazards associated with building construction, remodeling, and installation and inspection of same, abandoned or foreclosed homes, electric cables, wires, and patch panels, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, mold, smoke, animal and human waste, unsanitary conditions, high and low temperatures, water, and adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces and in areas of high security and from ladders and mechanical lifts.
• May be required to work at heights in excess of 10 feet.
• May come in contact with animals and exposed to irate or disturbed individuals.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to independently travel to and access the various assigned work sites, offices and agencies, institutions, businesses, homes.
• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in physical exertion.
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, crouching or crawling and lifting, walking on uneven terrain and driving vehicles for long periods of time.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and transport inspection/test equipment and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds repeatedly from one location to another.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision. Must be able to focus clearly at 20 inches or less.

Licensing/Certification:

• Plumbing Safety Inspector and Plans Examiner Certification issued by the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
• Possession of valid driver’s license and good driving record as defined by Department of Law and Risk Management.

Training:
Must attend thirty (30) hours of continuing education per cycle to maintain certifications, or as mandated.
Job Duties:
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.
Responsible for the examination of non-residential construction documents related to plumbing system(s) in order to determine compliance with rules of the Board.
Effectively communicates the results of the plan review to the owner or owner’s representative and the building official. Occasionally communicates directly with property owners, contractors and design professionals regarding specific code compliance and related matters.
Performs residential and non-residential field inspections on rough and final plumbing installations for compliance with plumbing codes and ordinances; approves installation or issues compliance order to have violations corrected.
Prepares approval and adjudication orders regarding their findings on behalf of the Building Official clearly indicating code compliance or non-compliance. May be required to attend meetings and give testimony and/or represent Summit County in legal matters pertaining to current building codes.
Attend seminars, workshops, contractors’ meetings to upgrade, maintain skills and knowledge.
Conflict of Interest:
Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code, Chapter 4101:1-1 Administration (Ohio Building Code)
Section 103.3.3 Conflict of interest. No certified employee or person who contracts for services within the jurisdictional area of a department shall perform services for the department which would require that person or employee to exercise authority or make an evaluation of any work furnished by him or by a private contractor that employs him on a full-time, part-time, or incidental basis. Further, such employee or person shall not engage in conduct that is prohibited or considered a conflict of interest pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Revised Code.