Inspector III - Multidisciplinary (Plumbing) - Planning and Development (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

1d•$28 - $34

About The Position

The Inspector III - Multidisciplinary provides professional and specialized inspection, investigation, and enforcement of plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas standards, regulations, and codes. The role inspects complex projects and equipment, provides technical direction, identifies violations and specialized problems, and works independently using technical discretion and sound judgment. The inspector may be required to perform plan reviews as service levels require and may serve as the City’s final technical authority on difficult technical matters. The position evaluates construction and installation work, determines appropriate corrections and compliance methods, communicates regulatory requirements to customers and contractors, and may provide testimony in hearings or trials. It also maintains permit and inspection records, verifies contractor material quantities, participates in training, and stays informed about construction materials and changes to relevant codes and ordinances.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of general plumbing and mechanical experience.
Current Journeyman Plumber License or higher issued by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Ability to obtain a Plumbing Inspector License issued by TSBPE within the probationary period.
Knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas inspection procedures, protocols, and policies.
Knowledge of code compliance and enforcement.
Ability to conduct thorough inspections.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, other City departments, and the public.
Knowledge of human relations and supervision necessary to function as a lead worker.
Ability to use power and hand maintenance tools, inspection tools, and precision test equipment.
Thorough knowledge of construction methods and techniques and of International Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes.
Ability to read and interpret construction or installation plans and specifications for plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas, depending on assignment.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply City codes and ordinances.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to enforce City codes and related rules and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Nice To Haves

International Code Council Residential or Commercial Mechanical Certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect and evaluate plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas equipment, including gas and electric furnaces, condensate termination, and carbon monoxide venting.
Investigate alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; determine violations and corrective measures; communicate compliance methods; and approve alternate methods for compliance.
Draft and issue notices of violation, citations, or closures, and conduct follow-up inspections to verify corrections.
Provide customers with information about codes and regulatory requirements and serve as a subject matter expert on related codes.
Provide testimony at hearings and trials concerning prosecution of violators when needed.
Examine work performed by contractors and City personnel for compliance with contract specifications and quality requirements, including visiting job sites and contractors’ businesses to inspect work and materials.
Measure material quantities and maintain records to verify contractor invoice quantities; review and evaluate job-site permits for correct dates and information.
Review construction plans for plumbing, mechanical, irrigation, and fuel gas projects for code compliance and recommend corrections to designs or construction as warranted.
Inspect construction-site work in an assigned trades area, issue red, yellow, or green tags according to code compliance, and maintain records of permits and daily activities.
Participate in and provide training on changing trends in the relevant trades and inspection regulations; give direction and insight to contractors and City staff.
Stay informed about new construction materials, repair scams, and changes to relevant codes and ordinances.
Write citations when necessary to correct code or ordinance violations.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.