Notice of Employment Opportunity
The following full-time job posting will remain open until
Monday, January 6, 2025
PLUMBING INSPECTOR (FULL-TIME)
SHIFT : Monday - Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.
Starting Rate of Pay : $35.95 / Hour (2024 Wage Scale), $37.03 / Hour (2025 Wage Scale)
Scheduled increases at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months.
Competitive benefit package including but not limited to : MERS Hybrid Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Care Savings Plan and 457 Employer Contributions.
Applications are currently being accepted to create an external eligibility list.
Employees in this job classification are members of the AFSCME Union.
Canton Township is a reciprocal unit as defined in the Reciprocal Retirement Act, Act 88 of 1961.
- This is an external posting open to all applicants.
- Must meet the minimum requirements of the position.
- Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.
- Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.
- Only those applications that are received in the Human Resources Division prior to the posted deadline will be considered.
The Charter Township of Canton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, height, weight, gender identity, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Canton Township takes great pride in the diversity of our community and promotes diversity in the workforce.
Posted : December 23, 2024
Job Description Attached
JOB DESCRIPTION
PLUMBING INSPECTOR
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
This is skilled inspection work in securing compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations governing the installation and operation of plumbing systems and equipment.
The employee is responsible for inspecting the workmanship, materials, and plans of a variety of new and existing plumbing installations for conformity with established standards as set forth in local, state and national codes. The employee devotes considerable time to reviewing plans, attending meetings and conferences, and preparing official reports. The employee performs site inspections for sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain construction. The employee also performs ordinance enforcement duties. The employee may develop his own work methods and procedures subject to general administrative direction and review from the Building Official.
EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Note : These examples are intended merely as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class, and do not include all of the duties that may be assigned to this position.)
Checks and tests plumbing materials for conformity with all pertinent ordinances and standards.Prepares materials for court prosecution of ordinance violations.Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, property owners and others on matters pertaining to plumbing regulations.Attends conferences, conducts inspections, and prepares reports.Attends preconstruction meetings for sewer and watermain construction.Investigates residents' complaints and makes follow‑up inspections to ensure that the Township codes and ordinances are followed.Makes inspections of new and existing plumbing installations in residential, industrial, commercial, public and other buildings for conformance with safety standards, laws and ordinances.Inspects and coordinates plumbing maintenance of Township owned facilities.Inspects sewer and watermain construction.Performs investigations of complaints and inspections, on foot, of existing building and buildings sites in unfamiliar terrain.Investigations of complaints and inspections may involve climbing over obstacles, climbing through openings, and crawling in confined areas.Inspections may involve walking and / or standing for long periods of time and require the ability to distinguish color and perceive shapes.Performs investigations and inspections in conditions that may not provide adequate lighting.Meets with the public to gather and disseminate information relative to the Municipal Services Department operations.Provides on‑site construction inspection for the installation of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains.Answers inquiries and complaints.Assists other inspectors as required.Checks plans and workmanship to see that plumbing work complies with ordinances and regulations and recommends methods for improvement.Checks applications for permits.Prepares reports and maintains records.Prepares construction inspection reports for on‑site inspection of sewer and watermain construction.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, maintaining, and operating a variety of plumbing installations, equipment, and appliances.Thorough knowledge of possible defects and faults in plumbing installations and equipment and of standard testing devices and effective corrective measures.Considerable knowledge of municipal ordinances relating to plumbing equipment and installations.Knowledge of construction techniques and materials used in the construction of sanitary sewers, storm sewers and watermains.Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare them with work in progress.Ability to detect and locate plumbing defects and to ascertain the state of construction or installation when defects are most easily found and remedied.Ability to contact building owners, architects, contractors, craftsmen, and the public to maintain satisfactory relationships on inspectional and regulatory matters, and to treat them with tact and courtesy.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Must meet Municipal Services Department grooming standards.Considerable experience as a journeyman plumber, including experience on a wide variety of plumbing construction and installation projects.Graduation from a high school or trade school or its equivalent; or any combination of experience and training which will provide the desired knowledge, abilities and skills.Must possess a current, valid Michigan Driver's License with a driving history that does not create liability concerns; which includes, but is not limited to, convictions for reckless driving, careless driving, suspended license, or convictions involving drinking and impaired driving.NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION :
Possession of a current valid journeyman plumber license as issued by the State of Michigan.An employee in this classification shall secure a State of Michigan certification as Plumbing Inspector and Plan Reviewer within six months of employment.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Reasonable Accommodations : Canton Township provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (734) 394-5260. We encourage all interested qualified applicants to apply for open positions. Request for accommodations will be reviewed case-by-case.
Physical Demands
Stand - FrequentlyWalk - FrequentlySit - OccasionallyUse of Hands / Fingers - FrequentlyReach - OccasionallyClimb - OccasionallyCrawl - RarelySquat or Kneel - OccasionallyBend - FrequentlyLift / Carry
Less than 10 lbs - Occasionally10 - 29 lbs - Occasionally30 - 59 lbs - Occasionally60 - 100 lbs -RarelyPush / Pull
Less than 10 lbs - Occasionally10 - 29 lbs - Occasionally30 - 59 lbs - Occasionally60 - 100 lbs - RarelyReports To : Building Official
PLUMBING INSPECTOR - HIRING TIMELINE
Monday, December 23, 2024 through Monday, January 6, 2025 - Employment Applications Accepted
Submit a Canton Township Employment Application Form (online or paper), completed in its entirety prior to posted deadline date.Online applications must be completed and submitted electronically before 11 : 59 p.m. on deadline date.Applications not completed in their entirety will not be considered.Paper applications must be received in the Canton Township Human Resources Division by 4 : 30 p.m. on the posted deadline date. Applicants choosing to submit a paper application need to be conscious of postal delivery times. Paper applications are available in the Human Resources Division.Faxed or emailed paper applications will not be accepted.Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.All communication will be via email. Applicants must provide a valid email address on the application. Please add to your safe sender list.Tuesday, January 7 - Friday, January 10, 2025 - Application Screening
Candidates selected to move on in the hiring process will receive email notification confirming they have been scheduled to take a written examination.Notification of testing date / time, location, and details will be sent out via email.Applicants who do not receive email communication on the status of their application by January 13th need to contact Canton Township Human Resources at to verify the status of their application.Monday, January 13 - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - Written Test
The written test will be held from January 13 - January 22, 2025.This will be a timed test and there is no designated study guide for this plumbing / general aptitude test.Applicants passing the written test with a minimum of 70% or above will advance to the oral interview.Candidates will be notified if they passed the test and scheduled for an interview via email.On or After Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Oral Board Interview
The Oral Interview will include extensive questions that may explore sensitive or confidential aspects of candidates' personal lives.Upon conclusion of Oral Interviews, an Eligibility Hiring List will be prepared establishing an expiration date one year from the preparation date.All candidates will be notified via email of the disposition of their employment application.All offers of employment are contingent on the results of further interviews, reference checks, thorough background investigation, driving record check, working history verification, physical examination / drug screen, and satisfactory completion of a probationary period.The Plumbing Inspector position has a one-year probationary period with scheduled bi-monthly probationary evaluations.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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