Inspector I (Plumbing / Mechanical)

INSPECTOR I

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.  Perform building inspections to determine plumbing and mechanical soundness and compliance with specifications and permit services for new and remodeled construction, design, quality of materials, use and occupancy and locations of structures and buildings in Dona Ana County in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and county ordinances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

Inspect industrial, commercial, residential buildings, during various stages of construction and remodeling; make independent decisions regarding compliance with codes and ordinances of the county stale and federal agencies and constructions methods.

Analyze buildings undergoing change of use or occupancy, buildings being moved or demolished, and damaged or dilapidated buildings or structures; provides viable alternatives to bring building into compliance.

Determine extent of damage, safety factors and necessary permits required to repair.

Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with codes, county ordinances and state regulations.

Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections and issued permits and citations.

Coordinate and schedule inspection requests regarding permits

Provide quality customer service.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. High School Diploma or GED.

B. Experience.  Applicant shall qualify by meeting the requirements for examination for plumbing and mechanical inspector licensure within three (3) months of date of hire. Applicant shall acknowledge and meet the requirements for general plumbing / mechanical inspector by the State of NM C.1.D. and NMAC as follows.

Plumbing / Mechanical : three (3) years of journeyman or foreman experience.

Candidates with at least one year of journeyman or foreman level experience may substitute technical, university, or college training in a general construction field for up to two (2) years foreman level experience. One (1) year of technical, university or college training shall equal 1 / 2 a year of foreman level experience.

Candidates may substitute five (5) years of work experience as a certified plumbing / mechanical inspector from a recognized jurisdiction, and at least two (2) years of related trade experience or construction related technical, university, or college training.

C.  Education / Experience substitution.  In accordance with the required experience listed under letter B.

D.  Licenses / Certifications.  Valid driver’s license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must obtain and maintain NM CID Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector certifications within three (3) months and Residential and Commercial Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector certifications from IAPMO within one (1) year of hire date. Additional IAPMO / ICC certification(s) preferred.  Additional NM CID certification(s) preferred.  An MM 1-4 or MM-98 license issued by the State of New Mexico or a similar license from another state preferred.

E.  Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.).  Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.  Must pass pre-employment credit check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION :

Must have knowledge of :  Construction principles and practices of the construction industry in the electrical trades; applicable to the electrical codes and county ordinances applicable to residential, and commercial construction; county policies, state federal and local building, zoning, housing and safety laws, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations; the principles of record keeping and records management.

Must have skills to : Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public; operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software; and follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.

Must have ability to : Interpret and apply statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations; interpret plumbing and mechanical regulations and compare them with construction in progress; plan, prioritize and schedule multiple tasks, projects and demands; and assess, analyze, identify and recommend solutions to problems.

Compensation Range

$21.78 - $35.36

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person’s race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

Doña Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see ada /  for our Public Notice and to get the Testing / Interview Accommodation Request Form or call for assistance.

Salary / Compensation : $21.78 - $35.36 per hour

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