What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Field Inspector position at City of Durham, NC?
Salary : $62,338.00 - $96,700.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type : Full time with benefits
Job Number : 25-05298
Department : City-County Inspections
Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $62,338 - $75,775 (depending on prequalification from the NC Code Officials Qualification Board)
Hours / Schedule : 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
- Candidates will need to obtain the level of certification by the Department of Insurance prior to interviewing for this position . Contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at 919-647-0000, to obtain the level of certification you will be eligible to receive once employed by a jurisdiction.
The City-County Inspections Department helps Durham achieve its vision for a superior built environment by facilitating our customers' achievements. We strive to continually exceed customer service expectations while being a resource for N.C. code compliance success. This takes highly qualified staff with a passion for working in partnership and service with the community. If delivering quality customer service while advancing professionally interests you, join our team!
The purpose of this position is to enforce state and local plumbing codes, local ordinances, and general statutes. This is accomplished by inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, traveling to job sites, interacting with homeowners and plumbing officials, maintaining documentation, and monitoring active projects. Other duties include enforcing safety precautions, and attending project meetings.
Duties / Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Additional Preferred Skills
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
How many years of plumbing construction trade, design, plan review or inspections experience do you have?
Are you familiar with Plumbing Code?
How would you rate your knowledge of plumbing standards and specification of the PlumbingCode?
Are you familiar with the current Accessibility Code?
How would you rate your knowledge of the Accessibility Code?
How many years of plumbing-related customer service experience do you have?
How would you rate your knowledge of Plumbing Code compliance inspections?
Are you willing and able to complete six hours of continuing education units each year of employment?
Are you willing and able to be a Sworn Official of City-County of Durham within the first 30 days of hire?
Are you willing to abide by City of Durham Policies for positions with the privilege of taking City vehicles home and / or policies for positions eligible to work from home?
Do you currently hold a standard or probationary certificate from the NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board?If not, have you contacted the NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board at 919-647-0000 to obtain your level of pre-certification prior to employment by a local jurisdiction?You must hold a certificate or have obtained pre-certification from the NC Department of Insurance, Code Officials Qualification Board for your application to be considered.
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Salary : $62,338 - $75,775
