Inspector / or inspector

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As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

Franklin County Public Health provides:

• Schedules to support a work/life balance.
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program and flexible spending account.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability options are also offered.
• Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• And much more!

NOW Hiring: Plumbing Inspector I/II (or) Interim Plumbing Inspector

Under direction of the Plumbing Supervisor, the Plumbing Inspector I and II (or) Interim Plumbing Inspector is responsible for performing inspections, evaluations, investigations, and consultations in compliance with applicable program standards, state laws and rules, local regulations, Board of Health policies and services in alignment with the agency’s adopted mission and vision, community needs, and federal, state, and local mandates.

This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Inspects plumbing systems and medical gas systems to conformance with approved plans, specifications and approved engineered design. Uses Ohio Building Codes to ensure jobsite compliance to the rules of the Ohio Board of Building Standards and to NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code.
  
  
• Plumbing Inspector I/II: Reviews blueprints and engineering drawings for compliance and provides technical advice to design professionals, contractors, owners, and operators regarding Ohio Plumbing Code and/or local regulations.
• Interim Plumbing Inspector: Prepares detailed reports on daily plumbing activities (inspections, investigations, evaluations, complaints) and maintains related records.
• Works with other staff, sections, and departments providing environmental health plumbing knowledge in relation to plumbing code and/or communicable disease investigations.
• Routine interaction with public officials, citizens, vendors, clients, patrons, and applicants to gather and process information; cooperative/coordinating responsibility with other departments.
• Other related duties as

QUALIFICATIONS:

Interim Plumbing Inspector:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 7 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• Interim Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• Successfully complete and pass the examination modules required by the Ohio Board of Building Standards for Plumbing
• Inspector within 1-year of employment by Franklin County Public Health as an Ohio Board of Building Standards certified Interim
• Plumbing Inspector
• Valid Ohio driver's license and ability to meet insurability requirements.

Plumbing Inspector I:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards and/or ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification
• Valid Ohio Driver's License

Plumbing Inspector II:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 7 years of practical and verifiable installation experience in commercial plumbing
• Plumbing Inspector Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards
• 3 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner Certification obtained prior to October 1, 2021; or 5 years’ experience as a plumbing inspector with an Ohio Board of Building Standards Plans Examiner
• Certification obtained after Oct 1, 2021
• Plumbing Plans Examiner Certificate issued from the Ohio Board of Building Standards; ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspector Certification
• Ohio Driver's License

HIRING WAGE RANGE:

• Interim Plumbing Inspector: $29.65/hour - $35.58/hour. This is a non-exempt position.
• Plumbing Inspector I: $33.35/hour - $40.02/hour. This is a non-exempt
• Plumbing Inspector II: $35.53 - $42.64/hour. This is a non-exempt

Interested applicants should apply at with:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Completed FCPH application (located:

Deadline for Applying : Internal applicants (11/20/2025); External applicants (Until Filled)

No phone calls please.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at [email protected] or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.