NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Plumbing Inspector - Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department, which aims to create safe environments for city residents. The Plumbing Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with plumbing codes and ordinances through inspections and approvals of plumbing systems and plans.
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Responsibilities
Approve applications for permits when necessary
Complete daily inspection activity reports accurately and neatly
Examine construction plans prior to the issuance of permit to determine conformance with pertinent City and State codes /ordinances
Prepare code violation cases for court and appears and testifies regarding code violations in court cases
Investigate complaints of code violations and prepares notices of violation to be sent to appropriate person(s)
Assist in the training of new employees
Inspect plumbing and drainage installations in and around new, existing, renovated, remodeled building of all types for compliance with pertinent codes, and ordinance requirements
Determine if installations conform to the code and approved plans
Perform witness test of plumbing systems for leaks, examines fixtures, appliances and special fittings to see if they are code approved types
Perform related office duties as needed
Work with supervisor(s) and management to improve efficiencies within the division and department
Prepare and present lectures, speeches, and demonstrations on plumbing issues
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or G.E.D
Two years of journey worker level experience in the construction and maintenance of plumbing and drainage systems and related parts
Valid State of Michigan Journey and/or Master Plumber License required
A valid State of Michigan Operator License required
Preferred
Completion of two years of college with specialization in engineering
Experience in the inspectional and/or supervisory phases of the work
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
Funeral leave
Family and Medical Leave
Jury duty
Military duty leave
Unpaid personal leave
City Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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