Mechanical and Plumbing Plans Examiner

Job Title : Mechanical Or Plumbing Inspector

City of El Paso

$53,028.35 - $81,557.60 Annually

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Civil Service

Job Number : 17385-1125

Department : Building & Development Permit

Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Exempt

Requirements

MOS Codes : None

Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED, or higher, and four (4) years of journey-level HVAC installation or modification experience or mechanical inspection experience.

Licenses and Certificates : Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector is required by the time of appointment, ICC certification as Mechanical or Plumbing Plans Examiner is required within six (6) months of the date of employment; Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.

Special Requirements : Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing following federal regulations.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, review plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, repair, removal, or replacement of gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

Typical Duties

Review plan specifications for permits regarding gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Involves : Receive, review, and forward plans and specifications to determine code compliance resulting in the issuance of a permit to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or replace gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. Verify that plan specifications are drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of work to facilitate the determination of compliance with technical code. Include in the review plumbing fixture count, number of bathrooms, heat systems including duct size and heat controls, and gas appliances properly designed and vented. Ensure piping arrangement and sizing, and verify that mathematical calculations meet code specifications. Note noncompliance on plans and correction sheets and suggest modifications to plans. Submit detailed reports of noncompliance to the builder for corrections, approve and sign plans meeting code. Issue occupancy certificates to builder or owner when completed.

Assist in review, revision, and update of current codes. Involves : Propose and implement studies to improve and update mechanical, gas, and plumbing codes. Interpret codes and regulations for architects, engineers, contractors, plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, and the public. Answer telephone inquiries related to permitting process and code compliance. Assist at the counter with permit requests and review of plans. Approve permits. Perform field inspections to assist inspectors with difficult or unusual code requirements. File reports in computer databases. Recommend procedures to improve services.

General Information

To view job specification, click here . Note : Applicants with foreign degrees, transcripts, and diplomas must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org / members for more information. Note : Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note : The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. A rsum and / or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See rsum" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying / pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your rsum will eliminate you from consideration for the position.