Plumbing Inspector

Salary: $96,800.00 - $101,000.00 Annually
Location : 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 108
Department: Housing, Economic Development & Commerce
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Position Division: Construction Code Official


Description

Plumbing Inspector
Department: Housing, Economic Development, & Commerce
Division: Construction Code
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Union/Management: Union
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time or Part-Time
Workweek: 37.5 hours/week for Full Time. Flexible Hours for Part-Time
Salary: $96,876.56 - $101,325.18. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and healthbenefits package available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account),life insurance, and more.
The City of Jersey City is seeking a Plumbing Inspector to perform plumbing inspections and enforce relevant public health laws within the jurisdiction.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties:

• Conducts plumbing inspections to enforce relevant public health laws.
• Receives and examines plans for plumbing work.
• Determines the cause of violations and takes corrective actions.
• Prepares reports and maintains records and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
License Requirements:

• Possession of a Valid New Jersey Driver's license is required.
• Possession of a valid license as a Plumbing Inspector of the appropriate level, High-Rise and Hazardous (HHS) or Industrial and Commercial (ICS), issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, is required.

Supplemental Information


The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set fort h by the NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits.


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