Plumbing Inspector

Plumbing Inspector

Salary

$56,596.34 - $65,085.79 Annually

Location

Wylie, TX

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

2026-00032

Department

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Opening Date

05/28/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Summary

Salary: $27.21/hr. minimum - $31.29/hr. midpoint (Depending upon qualifications)

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylies Building Inspections Division is seeking a Plumbing Inspector, the selected applicant will perform inspections for residential and commercial construction to ensure compliance with codes and zoning ordinances.

SUPERVISION

Supervision is provided by the Chief Building Official.

This position will work four ten hour days each week.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews residential building plans and specifications and performs on-site inspections to verify compliance with code requirements including: quality of materials and methods of construction for plumbing, mechanical, electrical installations, zoning requirements and other construction work.
• Requires corrections be made when deficiencies exist. May assist builders and owners in determining how corrections are to be made to ensure conformance with regulations.
• Keeps simple records of inspections made and inspection results.
• Answers technical code questions and furnishes information to the public (citizens, builders, developers, architects and engineers) regarding the requirements of plumbing and mechanical codes and zoning ordinances.
• Assists with the issuance of permits for construction and determination of applicable permit fees.
• Investigates complaints, issues court citations for violations, and attends court when violations are filed.
• Interacts with citizens, builders, developers, and design professionals regarding inquiries, complaints and recommendations.
• Suggests maintenance and upgrades of codes and ordinances to the Chief Building Official as required.
• Adheres to departmental, personnel, and safety policies and procedures.
• Informs supervisor of necessary work activities.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Drivers License. Must have Texas Drivers License within 60 days of hire. Driving record must be in compliance with City policy. Must have a current and valid Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) Plumbing Inspector License.

Certification(s) as a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Combination Inspector by International Code Council (ICC) preferred. Other nationally recognized Code Body certifications may be considered. Must have at least six months extensive working knowledge of residential and commercial building construction including heating/air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

High: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently or 10-20 lbs. constantly.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Standing Sitting Walking Reading

Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Lifting/Handling

Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling

Bending Twisting Climbing Writing

Vision Hearing Talking Climbing Ladders

Driving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors and outdoors, confined spaces

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: Occasionally

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Higher

03

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes, I have a valid Drivers License.
• No, I do not have a valid Drivers License.

04

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie? If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request. (Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.") Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

05

Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.

07

Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

08

If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

09

How many years of experience in plumbing with residential and commercial buildings?

• No Experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

10

What level of knowledge do you have in plumbing?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

11

Indicate the certifications you currently possess for the Plumbing Inspector position.

• No Certifications
• ICC International Residential Plumbing Code Inspectors Certification
• ICC International Plumbing Code (commercial) Certification

12

Indicate which of the following licenses you possess for the Plumbing Inspector position.

• No License
• Journeyman Plumbing License issued by the State of Texas
• Master Plumbing License issued by the State of Texas.

13

Do you possess a State of Texas Plumbing Inspectors license?

• Yes
• No

14

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

Required Question

Employer City of Wylie

Address 300 Country Club Road

Wylie, Texas, 75098

Phone 972-516-6040

Website http://www.wylietexas.gov