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01/08/2024

Plumbing Inspector (I, II, or Trainee)

Clermont County Public Health

Plumbing Inspector (I, II, or Trainee)

Type:     Full Time Permanent

Rate:     Plumbing Inspector Trainee $45,850 - $55,020

Plumbing Inspector I $50,435 - $57,000

Plumbing Inspector II $55,478 - $62,000

(Commensurate with certifications and years of experience as an inspector)

Benefits & Fringe Package Value $19,865.52 to $68,331.24

Deadline to Apply:  Open until filled

Clermont County Public Health is an excellent place for energetic self-starters and offers generous fringe benefits. We strive to protect the public’s health by preventing the spread of disease and working with the community to educate and promote good health practices. Public health is a stable work environment, relatively unaffected by economic fluctuations. We look forward to hearing from you!

Plumbing Inspector I/Plumbing Inspector Trainee Job Duties: Conducts routine field plumbing inspections of residential and commercial plumbing installations to enforce plumbing codes uniformly; reviews and approves plans, drawings, and specifications of plumbing installation; authorizes issuance of permits; surveys for backflow and cross-connections; inspects public sewer and public water installations. Plumbing Inspector Trainee works under guidance from a licensed Plumbing Inspector.

Plumbing Inspector II Job Duties: All duties of Plumbing Inspector I/Plumbing Inspector In-Training. In addition, conducts more complex plumbing inspections; conducts medical gas pressure piping inspections; investigates plumbing complaints; coordinates plan review and permit approval with other divisions and county offices; participates in activities to ensure and maintain accreditation status; actively participates in Quality Improvement Projects.

Plumbing Inspector Trainee Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; seven (3) years practical plumbing experience in non-residential plumbing, or any combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience; eligible for certification by the State of Ohio Department of Commerce as a Plumbing Inspector Trainee. Must certify with the Department of Commerce within six months of hire. Backflow tester certification and/or Med Gas 6020 is welcomed.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to have regular and predictable attendance
• Must have good communication skills
• Basic computer skills are required, must be willing to learn inspection software programs

Plumbing Inspector I Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; seven (7) years practical plumbing experience in non-residential plumbing, or any combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience; eligible for certification by the State of Ohio Department of Commerce as a Plumbing Inspector. Must certify with the Department of Commerce within six months of hire. Backflow tester certification and/or Med Gas 6020 is welcomed.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to have regular and predictable attendance
• Must have good communication skills
• Basic computer skills are required, must be willing to learn inspection software programs

Plumbing Inspector II Minimum Qualifications: All qualifications of Plumbing Inspector I with prior experience as a commercial and residential plumbing inspector in the State of Ohio or equivalent experience. Backflow tester certification and/or Med Gas 6020 is required within six months of hire.

Fringe & Benefits:

Clermont County Public Health offers a generous fringe and benefits package to all full-time employees:

• Attractive Schedule- We follow an attractive work schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with the option of a four-day (10 hr/day) workweek once the probationary period is complete.
• Paid Leave (312-888 hours per year)
• Vacation- Vacation starts at two weeks annually with up to 5 weeks per year at 20 years of service.
• Sick- Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per year.
• Holiday- CCPH observes thirteen paid holidays.
• Personal Leave- Full-time employees earn one personal day per year and can convert sick leave for up to five additional personal days per year.

• Parental Leave- After one year of employment, employees are eligible for six weeks of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Military Leave- National Guard, Defense Corps, Naval Militia, and all U.S Armed Forces reserve members are authorized up to 176 hours of paid leave per calendar year for training purposes.

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – All employees contribute 10% of their salary to PERS, and the agency contributes 14%. The agency estimated value based on the above salary range from $6,419 to $8,680 annually. Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards PERS.
• Deferred Compensation Plans– Employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
• Tuition Assistance Program – CCPH offers tuition assistance to all employees after one year of service, up to 90% reimbursement.
• Student Loan Forgiveness- Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Sick Leave Rewards- Employees with low sick leave usage traditionally receive an annual sick leave bonus of up to $800. They are also eligible for quarterly drawings, which could earn up to an additional $240 per year.
• Fleet Vehicle – CCPH provides fleet vehicles to inspection staff and covers all fuel and maintenance. Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles.

• Health Insurance – Employees may choose coverage from single to full family benefits based on eligibility. Depending on the selection, the agency pays 81% - 87% of coverage. The value of health insurance ranges from $6,569 to $25,232 annually. In addition, employees selecting high deductible plans can receive $600 – $1,200 per year for a health savings account.
• Dental Insurance – Optional for employees to pick up, for $12.25 – $37.51 per pay period.
• Vision Insurance – Optional for employees to pick up, at $2.82 – $8.08 per pay period.
• Life Insurance – Agency provides $25,000 annually, with no charge to employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Employees may purchase up to $250,000 for employees, $100,000 for spouses, and $20,000 for children.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance – Coverage is available to be picked up by the employee.
• Long-term Disability – Agency picks up the first five years until the employee becomes vested in PERS.

Contact Information:

All applicants must submit their application online at www.ccphohio.org/careers and follow the application instructions. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted; they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position, please email Tom Racke at tracke@clermontcountyohio.gov. 

 Additional Information:

Clermont County Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of resumes and cover letters. Upon a conditional job offer, successful applicants must complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and driving record check. In addition, successful applicants must be tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana-free.

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