Senior Building Inspector - Plumbing

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $55,011.09-$61,345.70, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $78,349.13, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.

Position Summary:

Inspects new and existing buildings and structures to enforce compliance to construction, grading and zoning laws, approved plans, specifications, and standards; provides technical support to supervisors and inspectors in specialized trade.

Essential Functions

• Inspects residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings during and after construction to ensure that building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical components meet provisions of construction, grading, zoning and safety laws, and approved plans, specifications, and standards.

• Observes conditions and issues notices for corrections to persons responsible for conformance; interprets legal requirements, and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, and owners.
• Keeps inspection records and prepares reports for use by administrative and judicial authorities.
• Investigates complaints on violations; responds to complaints; provides information and answers questions as needed.
• Studies and remains current on construction codes and ordinances in effect.
• May conduct surveys of existing buildings to determine lack of prescribed maintenance, housing violations, or hazardous conditions.
• May review requests for and issue building permits.
• May assist or fill in for other inspectors (Plumbing/Electrical/Building) as required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Three years of related progressive experience in the plumbing field.
• Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of construction trades, ordinances, codes and regulations. 
• Knowledge of mathematical principles and ability to perform mathematical equations related to technical aspects of plumbing for the Senior Plumbing Inspector or electrical for the Senior Electrical Inspector.
• Knowledge of safe work practices while on a construction site and around energized equipment and when appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) is required.

Ability to:

• Ability to understand and apply the International Plumbing Code and International Fuel Gas Code for the Senior Plumbing Inspector or the National Electrical Code for the Senior Electrical Inspector.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with builders, contractors, owners, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively handle sensitive situations requiring courtesy, persuasion, and tact.
• Ability to handle confidential matters in a responsible manner.
• Ability to read and understand applicable ordinances, laws and regulations affecting all methods, equipment and materials used.
• Ability to walk/move about on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to walk for up to 45 minutes at a time; ability to stand for up to 45 minutes at a time; ability to sit for up to 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to bend, stoop, and kneel as required.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces as high as only 36 inches.
• Ability to use tape measures, plumber’s level, screwdriver and other measuring devices/tools required to perform essential functions.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments in order to produce efficient results. 
• Ability to provide tactful responses to inquiries from the public, other departments or external agencies.

Skills:

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, e-mail and the internet.
•  Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferences:

• Experience in plumbing inspections preferred.
• Preference may be given to applicants with three or more years of multiple trade (building, plumbing, electrical) inspection experience and/or International Code Council (ICC) certification in the Building, Mechanical, or Plumbing area.
• Valid Plumbing Inspector license from the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA)
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Drivers License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Must hold valid Texas Journeyman or Master Plumbing License. 
• Must hold valid Plumbing Inspector license from the Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners or ability to test for license within 9 months of hire.  Must hold license within 12 months of hire.

Work Hours

Mon - Thurs. 7:30 am - 5:30 pm & Friday 7:30-11:30 am.