Department of Professional & Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code: 1003
Grade: 22/Professional & Technical
Salary: $52,835.33-$73,731.84/Annually (Salary includes 12% Stipend) 
Location: Statewide. Office is located in Gardiner

Opening Date: April 28, 2025

Closing Date:  May 28, 2025

The DPFR Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Plumbers Examining Board needs a Senior Plumbing Inspector to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Senior Inspector works independently throughout the state to:

• Educate and assist Local Plumbing Inspectors
• Help educate Plumbers on updated codes
• Respond to complaints against plumbers
• Assist the general public with plumbing related issues
• Educate plumbers on current and changing codes, including preparing and presenting educational programs
• Educate Local Plumbing Inspectors on plumbing codes so they can enforce those codes throughout their communities.
• Assisting LPIs with complaints or unusual inspections and advising on same.
• Develops standard operating procedures for the plumbing inspectors in order to ensure proper job performance.
• Investigates complaints and alleged violations and testifies as an expert witness at court hearings in order to determine validity and provide information.
• Help develop and maintain State licensing examinations

Skills or knowledge required: 

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to investigate complaints and take appropriate action.
• Ability to explain violations and provide instruction in proper applications and procedures
• Ability and willingness to prepare and provide presentations to large groups as well as small ones

Minimum qualifications:

Four (4) years experience as a Licensed Master Plumber.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Master Plumbers license and Maine Drivers license.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

Due to the importance of the education piece of this position, preference will be given to those applicants with an education background.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Peter T. Holmes Peter.t.holmes@maine.gov 207-557-4027

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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