Plumbing Inspector I

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Mobile County, AL

Job Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary

Job Number: #

Department: Multiple Agencies

Opening Date: 04/09/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

General Information

This is skilled inspectional work in enforcing the ordinances and regulations governing plumbing and related installations.

JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE

MOBILE COUNTY $53,084 - $84,863

CITY OF MOBILE $44,735 - $71,516

MOBILE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT $48,092 - $76,883

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by two years of trade school or college course work in plumbing and a minimum of three years journeyman level experience in the plumbing field; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Possession of a current Master or Journeyman Plumber certificate issued by the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.

Description

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Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
Retirement plans
Employee Credit Union
Promotion by competitive exam
Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

Plumbing Inspector I requires possession of a Master or Journeyman Plumber certificate issued by the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board. Do you possess a Master or Journeyman Plumber Certificate issued by the State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board?

Plumbing Inspector I also requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. **** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Have you completed an apprenticeship or trade school in plumbing?

Plumber Inspector I requires graduation from a standard senior high school or GED. Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
High School or GED
1 year of college
2 years of college
Associate Degree
3 years of college
4 years of college
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
Master's degree
Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
Juris Doctor
Doctoral degree

Plumbing Inspector I requires a minimum of three years of journeyman plumbing experience (experience after apprenticeship/plumbing training). Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have of journeyman-level experience.

None
6 months
1 year
1 year and 6 months
2 years
2 years and 6 months
3 years
3 years and 6 months
4 years
4 years and 6 months
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years or more

Describe your work experience installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing and gas equipment and appliances. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.

I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.
I am an honorably discharged veteran.
I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)
I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)
I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?