Plumbing Inspector

Salary: $46,211.15 - $68,392.50 annually

Location:

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number:

Department:
Building & Development Permit

Opening Date: 04/30/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Education 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 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 within one (1) month of appointment.

Under general supervision, conduct field inspections of assigned construction projects to enforce compliance with municipal, state, and national plumbing and gas codes and regulations.

• Conduct on‑site plumbing and gas inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures.
• Perform assigned inspections at various stages of construction, reviewing plans, specifications, materials, layouts, and equipment.
• Inspect construction projects for compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Explain and interpret plumbing and gas code requirements for project superintendents, 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 when required.
• Testify in court and before City boards and commissions, as required.

Issue and post red tags, stop‑work orders, correction notices, and court citations when construction does not meet plumbing and gas codes or plan specifications.

Refer citations not signed by defendants to the police department for service.

Confer with plumbing and gas contractors, issuing verbal and written corrections as needed.

Investigate work to ensure potable water, wastewater, sewer, and gas line construction is 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.

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of El Paso is a self‑insured entity with a third‑party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.

OPTIONAL COVERAGE
Employees can choose optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. They can also opt into a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account for healthcare or daycare expenses.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provides access to mental health sessions, therapy, and other counseling services at no cost.

WELLNESS PROGRAM
Promotes better health through education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and other incentives.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Encourages professional development by sharing educational costs with employees who have completed their probation and retain a skillful workforce.

Regular employees working at least twenty (20) hours per week, who have been employed for six months, are eligible for vacation leave. Part‑time employees accrue leave pro‑rated. Employees under collective bargaining agreements accrue as specified.

• 0–5 Years of Service (12 days): 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period for 40‑hour employees.
• >5–15 Years (17 days): 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period for 40‑hour employees.
• >15 Years (20 days):…