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6/20/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02846
Plumbing Inspector I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const
Location
Location Varies
Western Kentucky Region
Description
Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the Commonwealth?
The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The Division of Plumbing is responsible for conducting plumbing inspections and permitting plumbing installations to ensure compliance with the state plumbing code and the regulations of the department.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Inspect all plumbing installations and report violation findings.
- Perform preliminary reviews of local plans concerning plumbing and sanitation.
- Maintain files, reports, and permits.
- Issue permits electronically and process payments.
- Monitor licensee statuses and water heater device reporting.
- Proficient Communication Skills.
- Possess sufficient technical knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.
- Proven abilities to management multiple projects.
- Conduct effective research.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- High Level of Customer Service.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: NONE
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have eight years experience as a journeyman or master plumber.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must hold a valid journeyman or master plumber license in Kentucky at time of employment in this job classification. https://dhbc.ky.gov/. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Travel is required to perform inspections. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact David Beaven at [email protected] or 270-314-0563.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
