Plumbing Plans Examiner/Inspector Sr.

Put your plumbing expertise to work with the City of Boise in a role that offers variety, a steady schedule and greater work-life balance. 

The City of Boise is hiring a Plumbing Plans Examiner/Inspector Sr. to review plans for residential and commercial construction, perform field inspections and work directly with contractors, engineers and design professionals to resolve code and construction issues. 

This is an opportunity to take the experience you’ve built in the plumbing trade and apply it beyond the jobsite, while helping ensure safe, code-compliant development throughout Boise. The position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule and includes the City’s comprehensive benefits package.

Candidates who meet the journey-level plumbing requirements but do not yet hold the required Plumbing Plans Examiner certification may be considered for an underfill opportunity while working toward the certification.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four years of experience in journey level work, building plumbing systems and codes
• Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Certificate of Competency as a Journey Level Plumber issued by the State of Idaho and continued maintenance of required licensing.
• Certification by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as a Plumbing Plans Examiner.
• Certification from the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) as a Plumbing Inspector and continued maintenance of required certifications.

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement (11.96% employer contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457(b)
• 10 hours vacation per month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave per month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.Performs skilled plumbing inspections and licensing compliance activities in all new and existing residential and commercial construction to ensure that engineered plumbing plans, sanitary plumbing, potable water and medical gas systems are installed in accordance with applicable codes and safety requirements.

Works with plumbing inspectors, contractors and design professionals after a permit has been issued to resolve code issues encountered during construction. Reviews plan changes and modifications for projects under construction. Performs site visits as necessary to resolve issues or verify construction elements of existing conditions. Reviews and assists applicants in preparing acceptable alternate code requests or modifications to the plumbing or building codes. Assists in evaluating submitted alternate code requests or modifications.

Participates in plan intake meetings with applicants for projects of varying complexity and economic impact to verify completeness of permit applications and construction documents to accept projects into the review system. Analyzes project complexity to determine appropriate plan review track. Attends and participates as a multi-discipline team member in project management early assistance meetings for large complex projects. Communicates code requirements, design issues and permit processes to applicants in a large meeting environment. 

Performs plan review on construction plans, engineering calculations and specifications for various projects to verify compliance with the applicable international codes. Reviews reports and calculations to verify compliance with sections of the Idaho State Plumbing Code as referenced in adopted plumbing codes and city ordinances. Verifies identified deficiencies have been corrected prior to final approval. Creates written reports outlining design deficiencies for design professionals. Prepares plans and documentation for issuance of permits.

Inspects complex commercially engineered systems specific to the building and its use, ensures commercial building systems operate together. Performs limited plumbing plan review on minor commercial and industrial projects, not routed through the plumbing review process, for code compliance. Creates maps of all non-engineered sites or as-built residential sewer services for inclusion in the property's permanent record. Performs aging inspections to verify that construction sites remain active and properly permitted. Performs limited residential mechanical inspections, and erosion and sediment control inspections, as needed. 

Responds to questions about plumbing codes. Provides plumbing code interpretations and technical advice. Resolves conflicts and communicates options for code compliance. Schedules and conducts meetings with customers to answer questions and facilitate service. 

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• Local, state and national plumbing codes, rules and ordinances, installation practices and system materials
• Legal processes involved in the enforcement of building codes and ordinances
• Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• Understand and explain city code, policies and the review process
• Read plans and interpret various types of reports, building plans and specifications
• Evaluate plumbing engineering reports and calculations
• Explain technical information and code requirements through oral, written and graphic means
• Provide training and technical support to others
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Associate's degree in engineering or related field and five years of related journey level experience, governmental, third-party plumbing code inspection or plan review experience.

Residential Mechanical Inspector certification from International Code Council (ICC).




The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals. Safely navigates all types of new and existing construction sites, typical hazards include temporary safety installation, heavy equipment, ladders, scaffolding, open trenches, and excavations.