JOB VACANCY # JV 2022-70 Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner
THE POSITION OF: Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION OF: City of Reading, Community Development/Building & Trades
CLASSIFICATION: AFSCME 2763 – Rank & File
STARTING PAY: $31.66/hour, 40 hours/week
POSTING DATE: December 16, 2022
Qualified candidates must submit an employment application and a current resume to www.readingpa.gov. Questions – Email jobs@readingpa.gov.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner oversees every phase of construction from planning to finish to ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code and City of Reading ordinances. The Mechanical Inspector/Plans Examiner has direct contact with external and internal customers; therefor the inspector must have excellent communication and customer service skills. The inspector must be able to readily adapt to, interpret, explain, and implement changing codes and ordinances.
Typical job duties may include but are not limited to:
Review and approve HVAC permit submittal documents Issue permits for installation, removal, alterations of HVAC equipment Schedule and perform field inspections Maintain, submit records of field reports, inspection results, plan reviews Assist developers, designers, and property owners with code-related problems Identify potential structural and building system hazards and recommend abatement action.
Draft and mail notices of violation, citations, condemnations, demolitions, and abatement orders.
Support other City departments as necessary Perform other related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements
Minimum high school diploma/GED
Must possess current ICC or equivalent certification for Commercial Mechanical Inspector Must possess current ICC or equivalent certification for Mechanical Plans Examiner Experience
Must possess a City of Reading Master Mechanical license or equivalent (Master Plumber License) for a minimum of 10 years
More info at https://www.readingpa.gov/job-vacancy-jv-2022-70-mechanical-inspector-plans-examiner