TARGET CLOSE DATE:
05/23/2025

PAY GRADE:
Grade 23

TYPE:
Full time

JOB SUMMARY:
The City of Birmingham is seeking a well qualified and motivated Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspector for their Building Inspections Department. Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspectors in Birmingham inspect a variety of plumbing, gas and mechanical installations. Incumbents work and consult with contractors, engineers, plumbers, gas fitters and HVAC technicians regarding various installations and review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with established codes. Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Inspectors attempt to schedule multiple types of inspections during the same visit to increase efficiency. Incumbents maintain inspection records, and work independently in both office and field settings. Decisions made require independent judgment, and work is subject to periodic checks and reviews by their supervisor.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages
to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension),
generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is
presented below:

City of Birmingham: $51,729.60 - $80,225.60

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Driver's license.
• Possess 2 of the 3 Certification/Journeyman or Master cards:
  
  • Plumber card from Alabama State Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.
  • Gas Fitters card from Alabama State Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.
  • HVAC license from State Board of Alabama Heating, Air Conditioning Contractors.

Option B:

• Driver's license.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• HVAC license from State Board of Alabama Heating, Air Conditioning Contractors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Birmingham. These qualifications may be considered by Birmingham when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Possess all 3 (Journeyman or Master) Certifications:
  
  • Plumber certification from Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board.
  • Gas Fitters certification from Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board.
  • HVAC certification from the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Enforces codes and ordinances by showing/explaining codes and ordinances to contractors to ensure compliance and safety.
• Interprets codes and ordinances for construction professionals and the general public by reviewing pertinent codes and ordinances to clarify information.
• Conducts gas inspections by checking for gas leaks, ensuring vent lines are properly installed, and calculating BTUs of gas piping system to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts general inspection activities by scheduling inspections, ensuring fees are paid, and verifying building permits have been issued so inspections are completed in a timely manner.
• Conducts inspections related to life safety, handicap accessibility, and natural disasters by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts mechanical inspections by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Reviews plans by comparing aspects of the plans to code and ordinance requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Conducts plumbing inspections by comparing aspects of construction to code requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines to upgrade procedures and improve work performance.
• Maintains inspection records by filing, researching, and documenting records, calculating fees and preparing for court cases so records are organized and readily available when needed.
• Ensures knowledge is current by researching and reviewing codes, ordinances, notices, and permitting so accurate information can be provided to others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, Work may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both within employer-owned facilities such as an office, or in field locations such as external places of business, residence, or construction worksites.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.