Plumbing Inspector or Senior Plumbing Inspector

About the Role

The City of Plano is seeking a Plumbing Inspector or Senior Plumbing Inspector to join our Building Inspection department. The successful candidate will conduct on-site field inspections to ensure compliance with plumbing and mechanical codes for new construction and existing properties. This role requires a dependable form of transportation, and a car allowance will be provided. The position involves using a computer and iPad for inspections and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of ongoing construction to ensure compliance with applicable plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Inspect existing properties to ensure compliance with codes.
• Respond to requests for code interpretation and application from contractors and property owners.
• Maintain records of completed inspections and enter results into a computer or iPad.
• Review plans and specifications on-site to ensure construction aligns with City-approved plans and check for code deficiencies and local zoning requirements.
• For Senior Plumbing Inspector: Train new plumbing inspectors, provide work leadership, and support the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Class C driver’s license (must obtain a Texas Class C driver's license within 30 days of hire).
• Master or Journeyman Plumbing License.
• For Plumbing Inspector: State of Texas Plumbing Inspector license (ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• For Senior Plumbing Inspector: State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors License, ICC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification, and ICC Mechanical Inspector Certification.
• Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of national, regional, and City plumbing and mechanical codes and ordinances.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• For Plumbing Inspector: Two (2) years of experience conducting construction or plumbing inspections.
• For Senior Plumbing Inspector: Three (3) years of plumbing inspection experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with City matching contributions 2:1 upon retirement.
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP), fully funded by the City.
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation and sick leave per year.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Free library card and half-price recreation center membership.

Pay

The salary range for the Plumbing Inspector is $52,441 - $65,551 annually, and for the Senior Plumbing Inspector, it is $57,816 – $72,270 annually.

Schedule

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position requires being on call in a rotation with four other Plumbing Inspectors from Monday to Monday morning for emergency gas release assistance.