Inspector Of Plumbing And Gas

Salary: $36.26 - $42.91 Hourly
Location : Needham, MA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202100184
Department: Building
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to fill the part-time position of Inspector of Plumbing and Gas under the supervision of the Building Commissioner and the full-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector. The Inspector of Plumbing and Gas is responsible for performing varied and detailed inspectional duties to ensure compliance with gas and plumbing standards, laws, and regulations.
Weekly hours: 22.5
CON: #24069
Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce the provisions of the Plumbing and Gas Codes as adopted or amended by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters.
• Inspect installations for all Plumbing and Gas fitting work for which permits have been issued.
• Review construction, installation and repair work relative to Plumbing and Gas trades to ensure compliance.
• Identify non-compliant practices, recommend alternative practices and comply with code.
• Seek to obtain compliance, and issue citations where required.
• Assist plumbers and Gasfitters in the field relative to piping designs and layouts, pipe size, etc.
• Guide plumbers or gasfitters in interpreting the code and the intent of the law.
• Consult and advise other Town officials as needed or requested.
• Advise the Building Commissioner of significant, unresolved Plumbing and Gas code violations for further action.
• May be required to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Requirements
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

• Thorough knowledge of Plumbing and Gas practices, laws, regulations, and pertinent Massachusetts codes.
• Five years of work experience.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts Journeyman's or Master's license.

Supplemental Information
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering and encouraging a workplace comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, races, genders, abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and ages.
As a Town of Needham employee, you are offered a rewarding career-opportunity serving the Needham community, a thriving and growing town of approximately 32,000 residents and a diverse commercial tax base. The municipality has a Representative Town Meeting form of government, with a 5-member elected Select Board who appoints a Town Manger to serve as the Chief Executive Officer. Town departments include public works, police, fire, library, public health, park & recreation, aging services, youth and family services, treasury, tax collection, tax assessing, finance, IT, Human Resources and more!
The Town of Needham is a professionally run organization that is committed to creating an inclusive culture where employees can perform at the highest levels. Our employees are dedicated to their work and rely on each other as a team to ensure that Needham remains a place, where engaged and committed people want to live, work and play.
In addition to a competitive salary, the total offer will feature a comprehensive benefits package, which may include (depending on position):

• Flexible Work Options
• "Summer Hours" with early release Fridays
• Employer-paid training opportunities, such as courses for municipal finance and leadership; paid memberships to professional organizations
• Tuition Assistance and Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account with an Eligible Health Insurance Plan
• Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance Coverage
• Retirement Plan: Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan (mandatory participation)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Pre-tax or Roth (voluntary participation)
• 12.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal and Vacation Leave
• Employer Paid Non-Occupational Sick Leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, financial education, legal referrals, and much more