Plumbing Worker Supervisor (Plumbing Worker Foreman)
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Plumbing Inspector
City of El Paso
Building & Development Permit
Location
El Paso, Texas, 79901
Salary
$46,211.15 - $68,392.50
per year
Type
Full Time
More Inspection & Compliance jobs →Closes
Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves inspecting plumbing and gas installations at construction sites to ensure they meet city, state, and national safety codes, issuing notices for any violations, and educating contractors and the public on requirements.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on plumbing experience who enjoys fieldwork, has strong attention to detail, and can communicate clearly about rules and regulations.
Key Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Two years of journey level, master, or supervisory plumbing experience
- Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License
- Journeyman or Master Plumber's License at time of appointment
- ICC Certification as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector within six months
- Plumbing Inspector License from Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners within six months
- Ability to conduct field inspections, review plans, and enforce codes
Full Job Description
MOS Codes: NoneEducation 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.
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.
Requirements
Under general supervision, conduct field inspections of assigned construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state and national plumbing and gas codes and regulations.
Qualifications
Conduct on the job plumbing and gas inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures. Involves: Conduct assigned inspections at different stages of construction project. 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. Involves: Issue and post red tags, stop work orders, correction notices and court citations, as required, when construction does not meet plumbing and gas codes or plan specifications. Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with plumbing and gas contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure potable water, wastewater, sewer line, gas line construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable databases, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications.
Enforce building and municipal codes. Involves: Issue and post red tags, stop work orders, correction notices and court citations, as required, when construction does not meet plumbing and gas codes or plan specifications. Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with plumbing and gas contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. As assigned and during daily inspections, investigate work to ensure potable water, wastewater, sewer line, gas line construction is being performed by licensed contractors with a city-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign and post permits if construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable databases, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval or disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications.
Additional Information
Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.
Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
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