Plumbing Inspector

Summary Statement

The City of Boise is now hiring for a new Plumbing Inspector! This role will support our growing volume of plumbing inspections and plan reviews. This role offers steady, hands‑on work in the field, ensuring that residential, commercial, and industrial projects meet the plumbing and safety standards that keep our community strong. If you bring solid trade experience, take pride in quality workmanship, and want to contribute to safe, well‑built neighborhoods across Boise, we invite you to join our team.

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.

• Zero‑premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer‑matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/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

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.

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Provides team support and training as needed.

Conducts plumbing inspections under the guidance of a senior inspector or supervisor, including inspections of drain, waste and vent systems, sewer and storm drainage, potable water, medical gas systems, and related equipment and fixtures to verify compliance with approved plans, material standards, and applicable codes. Assists with documenting inspection findings and creating maps for non-engineered sites or as-built residential sewer services for inclusion in permanent property records.

Participates as a member of the facilities permitting team and supports project intake and review activities. May assist with limited residential mechanical inspections and erosion and sediment control inspections as assigned.

Assists with the review of plumbing plans and engineering designs for compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes and applicable regulations, under supervision. Supports coordination of plumbing design requirements with other reviewing agencies, including Public Works, Health Department, Ada County Highway District, and water purveyors.

Prepares draft correction notices and assists with follow‑up on identified plumbing deficiencies. Observes inspection areas for work performed without permits, proper occupancy approval, or unsafe conditions and reports findings to senior staff. Assists with inspections of permitted work in progress and projects with minimal documented activity. Supports verification of contractor and journeyman‑level worker licensing on job sites and assists with responding to customer complaints related to plumbing code issues.

Works collaboratively with other building division inspectors to support accurate construction site inspection records. Enters inspection results and related information into department databases under established procedures. Assists with coordinating inspection coverage to help ensure plumbing requirements are met prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, compliance, or other final approvals.

Provides information to design professionals, contractors, homeowners, and the public regarding plumbing code requirements, regulations, and permit processes, referring complex issues to senior staff as appropriate. Participates in on‑site pre‑construction, final, and problem‑resolution meetings as assigned to gain experience and support project completion.

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.

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of…