Plumbing Inspector II

Summary

This position performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in inspection and enforcement to determine compliance with all applicable ordinances as well as accepted standards relating to plumbing installations throughout the City. The employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Serves as Chief Plumbing Inspector in their absence.

Reviews construction documents for compliance with Florida Building Code, City regulations and other applicable codes and standards. Discusses any necessary modification or changes with contractor or owner.

Checks each project for defects, omissions and other departures from correct procedure. Gives suggestions and recommendations to contractor or owner.

Ensures that all plumbing work conforms to National, State, and applicable codes and standards.

Investigates complaints of violations of the Plumbing Code or illegal plumbing practices. Notifies responsible person of defects and issues verbal or written instructions for corrections. Conducts re- inspections. Reports violations and occasionally represents the City at court hearings.

Consults with contractors or other interested parties and explains or interprets plumbing standards in code.

Performs inspections and prepares inspection reports. Handles correspondence and performs general office work in connection with inspections and plan review.

Inspects major and minor repairs, plumbing installed above and below the ground including, but not limited to, septic tanks and drainage fields, dry wells, soakage pits, grease interceptors, water piping and waste lines.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be certified as a Plumbing Inspector and as a Plumbing Plans Examiner by the Board of Rules and Appeals per Miami-Dade Code Chapter 8 and have one of the following:

At least five (5) years of field experience as a Certified Master Plumber issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board;

OR

At least five (5) years of field experience as a state Certified Plumbing Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

OR

A Florida Licensed Professional Engineer having obtained a license pursuant to examination in the mechanical discipline and having had five years of field experience under that license.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

HOLIDAYS: 15 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 hours after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 work days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE : Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary, fully paid by the City (up to $200,000).

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans available, such as Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to employees through payroll deductions.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary into the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.

SAFETY GLASSES: Required safety glasses are provided every 2 years.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

• Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.
• Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees.
• Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 50% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

• Monday through Friday – no charge.
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
• Before Noon – Twilight fees apply
• After Noon – No charge

***Note: Benefits subject to change.***

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.