Plumbing Inspector

About the role

The City of El Paso is seeking a Plumbing Inspector to enforce compliance with municipal, state, and national plumbing and gas codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site plumbing and gas inspections of construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts, and equipment.
• Inform, explain, and interpret plumbing and gas code requirements.
• Issue stop orders, corrective actions, or citations.
• Testify in court and before City boards and commissions.
• Enforce building and municipal codes.
• Maintain applicable databases, records, and files.
• Research prior inspections.
• Attend training and meetings.
• Maintain certifications.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• No knowledge of potable water, wastewater, and sewage lines, gas pipeline, and installation of gas fixtures/appliances requiring venting sewage or gas storage and distribution.
• No knowledge of national, state, and local regulations and professional standards related to plumbing and gas construction codes.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand complex codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: Basic Life Insurance Coverage, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program.
• VACATION LEAVE: 12 days after 0-5 years of service, increasing to 20 days after 15+ years of service.
• SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Available to all regular employees.
• ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE: Available to all employees.
• PREGNANCY LEAVE: Eligible for leave with pay.
• LEGAL HOLIDAYS: Observance of federal, state, and city holidays.

Pay

$46,211.15 - $68,392.50 Annually

Schedule

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX