Plumbing & Occupancy Inspector—Code Compliance

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Plumbing Inspector for the Houston Public Works department with focus on nonstructural plumbing facilities and systems. You will conduct inspections to ensure conformance with codes and plans, prepare reports, and issue correction notices or citations as needed.

The role involves coordinating with the public, contractors, and professionals, maintaining records, and participating in emergency management tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; up to 18 months of inspection-related training.
• Experience with code enforcement and inspections preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enforcement of codes, ordinances and specs for nonstructural plumbing facilities and systems.
• Prepare and conduct inspections (tunnels, manholes, shaft sites, new construction) for compliance with plans.
• Prepare correction notices and citations; respond to inquiries from public, contractors, and professionals.
• Maintain records and photographs; research plumbing plans and drawings; prepare technical reports.
• Perform plumbing inspections on all permitted work and investigate unpermitted work.

Skills

Code enforcement

Inspection coordination

Spanish (fluency)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Basic inspection training (up to 18 months)

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a Plumbing Inspector for the Houston Public Works department with focus on nonstructural plumbing facilities and systems. You will conduct inspections to ensure conformance with codes and plans, prepare reports, and issue correction notices or citations as needed.

The role involves coordinating with the public, contractors, and professionals, maintaining records, and participating in emergency management tasks.