Plumbing Inspector

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Plumbing Inspector

Community Development

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

This position involves skilled inspection work and related duties to insure and maintain compliance with State Building Code and City ordinances in the remodeling and maintenance of existing structures or the construction of new residential or commercial properties. Responsibilities include the performance of both field and office work in carrying out assigned duties to ensure neighborhood vibrancy through compliance with legally established specifications and requirements and performing other related duties as required.

Positions at this level may be specialized in one of the building construction trade areas but may be trained and required to perform inspections of a minor nature in any trade specialty area. Inspectors must use considerable independent judgment and discretion in the performance of their duties.

The 2026 starting rate of pay is $44.37-$47.78, with advancement to $51.26 per hour.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Respond to inquiries; educates various audiences on code regulations; interpret and makes decisions on technical problems.

* Interpret building codes, regulations, construction documents, and city ordinances and assess public and private infrastructure for compliance with said references.

* Conduct regular inspections of residential properties to identify code violations related to building codes, zoning laws, health and safety regulations, and nuisance issues.

* Collaborate with Community Development staff, city departments, contractors, and the public to resolve code violations, conflicts, errors and omissions before installation is considered acceptable.

* Investigate complaints, risks, hazards, and threats in regard to defective construction and/or installations without proper permits and participate in the prosecution of violators of the City or State codes. Respond to citizen complaints regarding potential code violations, conducting thorough investigations and gathering evidence. Perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with issued notices and confirm that violations have been resolved.

* Develop both oral and written corrective action notices and coordinate compliance efforts with other departments as needed.

* Prepare written reports and maintain files of complaints, inspections and resolutions.

* Attend board of appeal hearings to provide findings of inspections pertaining to appeals. (Not an essential function.)

* Engage in community outreach activities to raise awareness about local codes and promote compliance among residents and businesses.

* Keep current on changes to building codes, zoning laws, and enforcement procedures to ensure effective and accurate enforcement of regulations.

* Perform proactive code enforcement to promote neighborhood vibrancy and preservation

* Provide education on corrective measures to property owners and residents.

* Issue warning letters for lesser housing code and nuisance violations.

* Support the inspection process during the maintenance, construction, repair, and remodeling of residential and/or commercial properties.

* Inspect residential structures for compliance with the adopted codes, city ordinances, project construction documents and industry standards. Conduct follow-up…