BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PLUMBING INSPECTOR

Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB)

Division of Technical Inspections

Section of Plumbing Code Compliance Inspection

Number of Positions: 8

Annual Starting Salary: $10,334.33

These positions are open to current BIDDERSANDthe PUBLIC (non-bidders). Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS, LOCAL 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16) are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago.”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, reviews building plans/plumbing specifications and inspects plumbing systems to ensure water service pipe installations and connections are in compliance with the plumbing provisions and sanitation requirements of the municipal building code, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reviews plans and construction specifications for plumbing systems submitted with building permit applications for compliance with applicable sections of the municipal building code.Identifies materials and installation methods that are not in compliance with the municipal building code, explains code requirements, and recommends changes to bring plans into compliance.Conducts field inspections to ensure that the installation and repair of plumbing systems adhere to approved permit plans, constructions specifications and plumbing code provisions.Ensures that proper materials and sizing of pipe are being used for new water, waste and vent plumbing installations and that piping is properly backfilled and supported.Observes initial installation and annual testing of approved back flow prevention devices that prevent used and contaminated water from re-entering potable water supply.Inspects plumbing systems to verify the absence of cross connections between the City’s water supply and secondary, polluted or contaminated water sources.Prepares reports documenting inspection findings and work reports on inspection activities.Interprets and explains the plumbing provisions of the building code and code violations to contractors and building owners.Issues citations for plumbing code violations found during inspections.Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that repairs have been made and that code violations are corrected.Provides inspection results for administrative hearings regarding plumbing violations identified during inspections and corresponding citations issued.Accesses computerized records to review inspection and permit information and maintains and updates records as required.Inspects job sites for proper permits and ensures plumbing work is performed by licensed and bonded plumbing contractors.Other related duties as assigned.

Must be willing and able to climb ladders and stairs, enter and work in buildings which are in a state of great disrepair, in all weather conditions and in all neighborhoods throughout the City .

NOTE: RESUMES, CERTIFICATES, VALID JOURNEYMAN CARD, AND DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OFAPPLICATION WHERE APPLICABLE.

Location: 2045 W. Washington Blvd 2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $10,334.33/Annually

Application Period: 6-27-24 to 7-11-24

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE