Plumbing Inspector I, 205, Building Inspections

Salary : $18.66 Hourly

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : A241510-9

Department : Building Development Services

Division : Building Inspections

Opening Date : 08 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

Conducts inspections of new and add-on commercial and residential construction to determine conformance to applicable plumbing codes; reviews plans of construction, alteration, or repair to determine whether plans, workmanship, materials, and related subsystems conform with existing plumbing code requirements.

Essential Functions / Job Competencies / Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans and schedules assigned work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; reviews and evaluates employee's performance
• Reviews and approves inspections for sprinkler systems, water meters, gas and water lines replacements and to install septic tanks with established policies and procedures.
• Conducts on-site inspections of water, sewer or gas line construction to check the progress and ensure compliance with city ordinances and plumbing codes.
• Conducts on-site inspections of building construction to ensure compliance with city ordinance and plumbing codes.
• Inspects gasoline tanks in new gas checks for gas lines leaks.
• Checks and reviews plan, specifications, and materials for conformance to existing plumbing codes.
• Point out deficiencies to contractors and explains requirements for conformance.
• Visits constructions sites to make inspections for conformance to existing codes; posts inspections and resettles on permits register; investigates complains concerning violations of the code.
• Explains and interprets plumbing codes and regulations.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

Frequently

Often

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

Sometimes

Frequently

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never :

Seldom :

Often

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

Valid Texas Drivers License

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions / positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and / or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees :

For a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at : under Employee Benefits

Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?

What is your highest level of education?

Do you have at least six (6) years of work experience in plumbing or building construction trade?

From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed plumbing or building construction trade with : Note : Do not answer this question with "See Resume" or "See Application". Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process. )

I understand that failure to complete ALL sections of my application, including the "Driver License" (if appicable), "Education", "Work Experience", "Certifications and Licenses" (if applicable), "Agency-Wide Questions", and "Job Specific Supplemental Questions" will result in my application not being processed.

Required Question

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