Job Description

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10/24/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-06240
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
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. We are seeking a Plumbing Inspector I to join our team!



Key Responsibilities:
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.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you as part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!
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 Jeff Turner at Jeffrey.Turner@ky.gov or 502-573-0397.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D