INSPECTOR (Occupancy Inspections/Plumbing)

City of Houston • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector coordinates enforcement and application of codes, ordinances, and technical specifications for nonstructural plumbing facilities, structures, and systems to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. The role prepares, conducts, and reviews inspections—including tunnels, manholes, shaft sites, new construction, and construction revisions—and identifies problem areas and recommends solutions.

The Inspector performs plumbing inspections on permitted work for code compliance, investigates unpermitted work, and issues citations. The role prepares and serves correction notices and may serve violation citations, responds to inquiries and technical problems from the public, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses, and researches and evaluates plumbing plans, specifications, and drawings. Other duties include maintaining records and documentation, including inspection photographs, preparing technical reports, assisting the supervisor with special tasks, and performing other assigned duties.

This is a City of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II level. The position is based at the Houston Permitting Center, 1002 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77002. Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change. It is a safety-impact position and is subject to random drug testing. New hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of provided information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.
• Two years of journey-level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed.
• May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy.
• The position routinely requires lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds and prolonged walking on rough surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a Med Gas Endorsement.
• Have an ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate, or obtain the relevant certificate within 11 months of employment.
• Be certified by the International Code Council (ICC) and/or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).
• Be fluent in Spanish.
• Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference if they meet the stated qualifications and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate enforcement and application of codes, ordinances, and technical specifications for nonstructural plumbing facilities, structures, and systems.
• Prepare, conduct, and review inspections of tunnels, manholes, shaft sites, new construction, and construction revisions for compliance with specifications.
• Identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and serve correction notices and, when applicable, violation citations.
• Meet with members of the public, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems.
• Maintain filing systems, reports, and inspection documentation, including photographs.
• Research and evaluate plumbing plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Inspect permitted plumbing work for code compliance.
• Investigate unpermitted work and issue citations.
• Prepare and submit technical reports.
• Assist the supervisor with special tasks and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Eligible for a retention award of up to $3,000 upon completion of 24 months of employment.
• Eligible for annual certification incentives of up to $3,900 upon acquisition of eligible certifications.
• Salary adjustment of 3.1% upon the start of the third year of employment.
• Salary adjustment of 2.8% upon the start of the fifth year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED