PLUMBING INSPECTION SUPERVISOR

** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY**

Under the direction of the Building Construction Inspection Division Manager, the Plumbing Inspector Supervisor assigned to the Cross Connection program contributes to the overall health and well-being of the City by overseeing plumbing inspectors who inspect commercial and residential buildings and sites to ensure compliance with City and State plumbing codes.

• Manage strategic efforts to prevent and correct cross connection issues throughout the City by partnering with other agencies such as the Department of Public Works (DPW), Milwaukee Water Works (MWW), and the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
• Direct and supervise plumbing inspectors engaged in highly technical and complex code enforcement, ensuring proper distribution of workloads and the development of policies and procedures to guarantee effective delivery of services.
• Perform self-initiated inspection services, review department procedures for improvement, and provide ongoing technical training to inspectors.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate uniform, quality inspectional services for the section.
• Ensure completion of periodic inspections in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform quality assurance reporting to ensure accurate record keeping, documentation, and consistent timely enforcement action.
• Supervise the Plumbing and Sprinkler, Electrical and Elevator, and the Construction and Boiler sections when each section supervisor is unavailable.
• Generate reports to gather and assess customer feedback. Ensure that requests for inspectional services and complaints are handled in an accurate and timely manner.
• Update and maintain the Milwaukee Cross Connection Manual.
• Prepare necessary revisions to ordinances, rules and regulations of the Milwaukee Plumbing Code for submission to the Zoning, Neighborhood & Development Committee and the Common Council.
• Coordinate the enforcement of all City and State standards and codes related to cross connection and plumbing.
• Represent the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) at hearings before committees of the Common Council and with related industry groups on matters pertaining to cross connections.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Plumbing Inspector Supervisor must be willing and able to do the following:

• Work outdoors in variable weather and environmental conditions as well as tolerate noise and exposure to airborne contaminants.
• Perform inspection services and work requiring moderate physical exertion, including walking distances, climbing stairs, bending, exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and lifting and moving objects weighing 10-20 lbs. frequently.

1. Regular status as City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position.
2. One year of experience as a Plumbing Inspector in the Department of Neighborhood Services.
3. Licensed journeyman plumber by the State of Wisconsin in accordance with Section 145.05(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes at time of application and throughout employment.
4. State of Wisconsin DSPS Commercial Plumbing Inspector and Cross Connection Control Tester at time of application and throughout employment.
5. Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license and availability of a properly registered and insured automobile at the time of appointment and throughout employment (mileage reimbursement provided).

• Knowledge of plumbing construction technology and techniques, including codes, methods, materials, tools, and tests.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret the State of Wisconsin DSPS plumbing code at the journeyman level.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents, including the City of Milwaukee Rules and Regulations Governing Water Service, the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Administrative Code.
• Ability to read drawings and plans to be able to understand plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of mathematics, geometry, and algebra to perform calculations and make precise measurements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with plumbers, designers, architects, engineers, attorneys, elected officials, City staff, and the public.
• Written communication skills to be able to write correspondence and revise ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Oral communication skills to effectively share information, respond to inquiries, and handle complaints.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to effectively supervise staff, including interviewing and evaluating job candidates; assigning and reviewing work; communicating vision, goals, and expectations; monitoring employee performance; and coaching, training, and team-building.
• Ability to coordinate assignments and adjust departmental workload as necessary.
• Knowledge of customer service best practices and the ability to incorporate them into operations.
• Ability to think critically to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Skill in using standard computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
• Skill in planning and organizing to be able to complete projects within deadline.
• Ability to be flexible, open to change, and calm under pressure.
• Honesty and integrity.

The current salary range (Pay Range 1GX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $66,435-$93,010 annually, and the non-resident salary range is $64,805-$90,728. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, written tests, interview, or other assessment methods.  The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Neighborhood Services reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral, performance tests or personal interviews. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

NOTE: Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who have successfully passed a probationary period for a Civil Service position will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.