SENIOR PLUMBING INSPECTOR 5144

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning and supervising the work of plumbing inspectors and office personnel. The incumbent performs the more difficult inspections that are encountered. A major responsibility is to interpret plumbing and heating codes to contractors, architects and the general public. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assigns work to and supervises the activity of a number of plumbing inspectors;

Supervises and participates in the inspection of installations and repairs for conformance with local health and plumbing codes;

Supervises and participates in the examination of blueprints and plans of plumbing and heating installations; checks conditions such as pipe size, ventilation, and other plumbing details for compliance with codes and regulations;

Supervises and participates in the inspection of ground work prior to installation of plumbing; inspects plumbing installed above the ground such as water pipes, waste connections, vent stacks through roofing; and all visible plumbing for proper fixture defects and leaks as well as determining that all plumbing and fixtures are in proper working order;

Supervises and participates in the inspection of heating systems to insure proper connections and safety of operation;

Issues Certificates of Approval for projects which meet department specifications; writes rejection or violation notices citing reason for rejection for those projects which do not meet the minimum standards;

Discusses plumbing and heating installation procedures with contractors, property owners and other interested parties, explains and interprets plumbing and heading codes and standards.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices involved in installing repairing, and maintaining a variety of plumbing and heating installations, equipment and appliances; thorough knowledge of possible defects and faults in plumbing systems and appliances, and of standard testing practices; thorough knowledge of the codes and regulations governing plumbing installation in the County; ability to detect and locate defective plumbing and to ascertain the stage of installation at which defects are easily found and remedied; ability to read and interpret plumbing construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations of such plans in the construction plans; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; ability to express oneself clearly, concisely, orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school, vocational school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience as a plumber, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Experience will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Plumbing Inspector.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout the period of employment.

All employees hired after January 1, 1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel, established by the State of New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforcement Personnel Standards and Education Commission. The program must be completed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon completion, the required in-service training programs must be attended as scheduled.

R10/29/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive