Salary: $36,920.00 - $56,857.00 Annually
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: PL-2025-07
Department: Planning Department
Division: Building Codes
Opening Date: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: 7/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Planning and Development
Grade: 708

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

AFETY/SECURITY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION & JOB OBJECTIVE

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: To assign and direct the inspection and code enforcement activities of plumbing and gas inspectors; to review plans of proposed commercial buildings for conformance with codes.
Essential Functions
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Plumbing and Gas Inspectors
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of standard high school course, four (4) years of experience in installing and maintaining plumbing and gas systems, or two (2) years of experience in Plumbing and Gas Inspection and Code Enforcement and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Master or Journeyman Plumber's License through the Arkansas Department of Health before employment and/or be in a courtesy deferment status through the Arkansas Department of Health.
• Must possess Citation Authority Certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certifications for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
SECONDARY DUTIES

1. Reviews code violation cases with the supervisor before issuance of a warrant or citation; issues approved warrants or citations to persons responsible for code violations.
2. Maintains hard copy and computerized files of information on materials and procedures meeting the approval of State plumbing codes; notifies state plumbing inspectors of changes in City of Little Rock Plumbing Codes.
3. Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of plumbing codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of standard plumbing practices and materials.
• Knowledge of computer fundamentals and business software, including word processing software.
• Skill in the use of pressure testing devices.
• Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.
• Skill in the operation of a computer.
• Ability to identify code violations in the field or on plans, and take corrective action.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and plumbing specifications.
• Ability to interpret codes.
• Ability to direct and review the work activities of assigned personnel.
• Ability to maintain detailed files and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.

Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.

Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.

Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.

Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave

Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).

All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.

After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
01

Do you have 9 months or more supervisory or leadership experience?

• Yes
• No

02

How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other

03

If yes, what position(s) listed in your employment history had supervisory responsibilities? If no experience, enter N/A.
04

Do you currently possess Citation Authority Certification? Or have the ability to obtain the certificate within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess or will you be able to obtain valid Arkansas State License as a Journeyman Plumber before employment?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience in performing plumbing and gas inspections for compliance with plumbing and gas codes and regulations, or related areas?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please describe all relevant experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. Ensure this information is included in your online work history. If no experience, please enter N/A.
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