Salary: $60,597.25 Annually
Location : Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 70340004
Department: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Division: UD-BUILDING AND INSPECTIONS
Opening Date: 04/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Central

Summary
The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative work and inspections of plumbing and gas installations conducted within city jurisdictions to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations that apply to the plumbing and gas trades.
Authorized to act on behalf of the Chief Plumbing, Mechanical, and Gas Inspector or Chief Plumbing and Gas Inspector in his/her absence.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Inspects plumbing, prefabricated fireplace, and gas installations and/or related systems to ensure compliance with city codes/regulations; informs appropriate individuals of violations.
Fulfills related duties within the office when requested to do so; performs other trade inspections when necessary and/or qualified.
Receives plans, forms, blueprints, schematics, logs, specifications, or documentation; reviews, completes, processes, files, and/or forwards; maintains records.
Operates a service truck to conduct inspections; inspects assigned vehicle for proper operations and maintains fluid levels; delivers truck to fleet maintenance for repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Attends hearings and meetings as necessary; provides expert witness testimony.
Consults with supervisors, engineers, inspectors, contractors, architects, developers, and agency officials to review construction work, schedule inspections, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Inspects and condemns houses and other structures; approves certificate of occupancy, inspections, forms and permits; declares buildings or systems safe/unsafe.
Communicates via telephone, e-mail, text message, and/or any other communication devices; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
Interprets regulatory codes and responds to requests for information from employees, officials, contractors, the public.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; researches construction materials and methods; attends training seminars and workshops; maintains continuing education units (CEUs) for required certifications.
Assists in training new employees.
Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department.
Serves as witness in court cases involving the department; serves on committees and attends meetings.
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree, Associates degree, or Vocational/Technical diploma in plumbing, gas or related field preferred; possession of professional construction trade licenses or cards preferred; three (3) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of plumbing and gas systems or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities for this job. Must have or be willing to obtain the following ICC Certifications: Plumbing Plan Examiner, Residential Plumbing Inspector, Commercial Plumbing Inspector. In lieu of the previously listed certifications, an ICC Certified Building Official Certification is acceptable. Must obtain two certifications the first year and one certification per year after until requirement is met. . Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must attend continuing education classes to maintain certification renewal requirements.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions
The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a service truck and a variety of equipment inspection tools and automated office equipment including a calculator, copiers, telephone, meters, testing kits, hand tools, gauges, etc. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for light work.
DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, blueprints, schematic, codebooks, operational manuals, and procedural manuals.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange building code, plumbing and gas-related information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of building code, gas and plumbing documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand building code, plumbing and gas principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, calculate

decimals/percentages, and determine time.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include testing kits and standard measuring devices.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using inspection tools and automated office equipment and to operate a motor vehicle.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, inspection tools and automated office equipment, control knobs, meters, gauges, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: Requires the ability to discern color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear.
The City of Tuscaloosa offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time permanent employees that includes retirement, vacation and illness leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances and deferred retirement saving plans.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, please visit the Employee Benefits Summary within our website or contact the Human Resource Department at (205) 248-5230.
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Do you have 3 years of experience in the installation and maintenance of plumbing and gas systems or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any professional construction trade licenses or cards? If yes, please list.
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Do you possess any ICC Certifications currently (if yes, please list) OR are you willing to obtain the necessary certifications in the required time?
Required Question