Inspector (Occupancy Inspection/Plumbing)

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Plumbing Inspections
Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77002

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Subject to change

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the enforcement and application of various codes, ordinances, and technical specifications for nonstructural plumbing facilities, structures, and systems to assure conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepares, conducts, and reviews various types of inspections, such as tunnels, manholes, shaft sites, and new construction or construction revisions for compliance with specifications; identifies problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Prepares and serves correction notices and may serve violation citations.
• Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems.
• Performs daily record-keeping activities to maintain filing systems, reports, and documentation, including photographs taken during inspections.
• Researches and evaluates plumbing plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Prepares and submits various technical reports.
• Performs plumbing inspections on all permitted work for code compliance.
• Investigates unpermitted work and issues citations.
• Assists supervisor with special tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The position routinely requires lifting moderately heavy items, such as computers or records boxes (up to 40 pounds), and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier II Level.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.
• Two years of journey-level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed.
• May require a valid Texas Driver’s License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Qualifications

Preferred certificates/licenses to be obtained within 11 months of employment in the area of inspection to be performed:

• Licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
• ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate.

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants who:

• Are licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners and possess a Med Gas Endorsement.
• Have obtained an ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate, or are willing to obtain these within 11 months of employment.
• Are certified by the International Code Council (ICC) and/or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
• Are fluent in Spanish.
• Are eligible veteran applicants, provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position.

Pay

Pay Grade 18

Benefits

• Retention: Eligible for an award of up to $3,000 upon completion of 24 months of employment.
• Certification: Eligible for annual incentives of up to $3,900 upon acquisition of eligible certifications.
• Step Increase: Salary adjusted by 3.1% upon the start of the 3rd year of employment and by 2.8% upon the start of the 5th year of employment.

This position is subject to random drug testing. If a promotional position, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.