Plumbing Inspector II, (B252120-4), 206, Building Inspections

Job Posting

Job Title : Plumbing Inspector

Employer : City of Laredo

Salary : $20.34 Hourly

Location : Laredo, TX

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : B252120-4

Department : Planning and Zoning (21)

Division : Building Inspections

Opening Date : 04 / 29 / 2025

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 and 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.

• Interprets building regulations and evaluates construction drawings and blueprints for compliance with adopted codes.
• Determines fixtures, taps, and meter sizing for commercial installation requirements.
• Issues plumbing permits for sprinkler systems, water meters, gas and water line replacements, and for septic tank installations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conducts on-site inspections of building construction to ensure compliance with the City's Ordinances and plumbing codes.
• Inspects gasoline tanks in new gas stations and checks for gas line leaks.
• Checks and reviews plans, specifications, and materials for conformance to existing plumbing codes.
• Points out deficiencies to contractors and explains requirements for conformance; builds and maintains effective working relationships with contractors.
• Visits construction sites to make inspections for conformance to existing codes; posts inspections and results on permit registration; investigates complaints concerning violations of the code.
• Explains and interprets plumbing codes and regulations; submits proposed changes in the code.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

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 :

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

Travel Position will require the employee to travel :

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

Desirable Licenses or Certifications

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.

Benefits

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 www.cityoflaredohr.com under Employee Benefits.