Plumbing Inspector

General Information

To view complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Plumbing Inspector
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.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
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.

Typical Duties

• Conduct on the job plumbing and gas inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures.
• 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.

General Purpose

To view complete job specification, click here.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Plumbing Inspector
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.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
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.

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.

Benefits

• LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE:
• The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees.
• Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
• Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses).
• All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.
• A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
• The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!

Qualifications

• Select your level of education.
• Select the number of years you possess of journey level, master, or supervisory plumbing experience.
• Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
• Journeyman or Master Plumber's License is required at time of appointment. Do you have or will you have this license by time of appointment?
• Select your level of knowledge of the principles, methods and materials of potable water, wastewater, and sewage lines, gas pipeline and installation of gas fixtures/appliances requiring venting sewage or gas storage and distribution.
• Select your level of knowledge of national, state and local regulations and professional standards related to plumbing and gas construction codes.
• Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?