Plumbing Inspector

El Paso County 911 District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County 911 District is seeking a Plumbing Inspector to enforce municipal, state, and national plumbing and gas codes on construction projects. Under general supervision, you will conduct field inspections, review plans, and communicate code requirements to contractors, architects, and supervisors.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of journey level or supervisory plumbing experience, and licensure including a Texas Master/Journeyman license and ICC Commercial

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or higher with two years journey level, master, or supervisory plumbing experience.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License; Journeyman or Master Plumber's License required at appointment.
• ICC Certification as Commercial Plumbing Inspector required within six months of appointment.
• Plumbing Inspector License from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners required within six months; submission within one month.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of construction projects to enforce plumbing and gas codes.
• Review plans, materials, layouts and equipment for compliance.
• Explain and interpret plumbing and gas code requirements to project superintendents and others.
• Investigate and respond to complaints; issue stop orders or citations as needed; testify in court or before City boards.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Field inspections

Code interpretation

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two years plumbing experience

Tools

ICC Certification: Commercial Plumbing Inspector

Texas Journeyman/Master Plumber License

Job description

MOS Codes

None

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED, or higher, and two (2) years of journey level, master, or supervisory plumbing experience.

Requirements

None

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED, or higher, and two (2) years of journey level, master, or supervisory plumbing experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Journeyman or Master Plumber's License required at time of appointment.

International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector certification required within six (6) months of appointment.

Plumbing Inspector License from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners required within six (6) months of appointment. Submission of application to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners required within one (1) month of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, conduct field inspections of assigned construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state and national plumbing and gas codes and regulations.

Typical Duties

Conduct on the job plumbing and gas inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures. Involves: Conduct assigned inspections at different stages of construction project. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Perform inspections of construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Inform, explain and interpret plumbing and gas code requirements for project superintendents and/or foremen, plumbing contractors, architects, engineers, and the public. Provide uniform conformance to plumbing and gas codes, standards and regulations. Refer difficult or questionable situations to supervisor. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Issue and post stop orders, corrective actions or citations depending on the situation. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required.

Enforce Building and Municipal Codes

Enforce building and municipal codes. Involves: Issue and post red tags, stop work orders, correction notices and court citations, as required, when construction does not meet plumbing and gas codes or plan specifications. Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with plumbing and gas contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure potable water, wastewater, sewer line, gas line construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable databases, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications.

Applicants with Foreign Diplomas

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

Important Note

The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.