Water Use Inspector - 1
Core
Field and office inspection, testing, repair, and installation of water meters and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) equipment to ensure conformance with codes and detect waste.
Role type
Entry-level municipal water use inspector
Builds
Accurate water consumption data and regulatory compliance for NYC water supply
Domain
Municipal water utility / Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
plumbing fundamentals, meter installation and repair, field data entry, code compliance inspection, leak detection, violation reporting
Preferred skills
experience with electronic/analogue meters, trade school certification in plumbing or related trades
Technologies
portable computers, AMR devices, remote wire systems
Responsibilities
Inspect, test, repair, and replace water meters and associated conditions; read meters and enter data into portable computers; inspect plumbing for cross-connections and contamination hazards; report on work by licensed plumbers to ensure regulatory conformance; serve violation notices; testify at the Environmental Control Board; compute water consumption to detect waste.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC