Salary : $136,344.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNCL-02133
Department: Department of Safety & Inspections
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety and Inspections is hiring an individual to perform full performance inspections work to ensure that plumbing and drainage alterations, and installations are consistent with approved plans and specifications, in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Plumbing Code, the Minnesota State Building Code, and Saint Paul Regional Water Service Codes.
Here's what you can expect to do:

• Inspect and report on installations and alterations of plumbing work to assure that approved materials are used, and proper workmanship is performed.
• Issue orders and enforce corrections on non-compliant items.
• Perform tests of plumbing installations, equipment, and materials.

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Position Requirements
Five years of experience as a State of Minnesota licensed journey level or master plumber.

Must possess and maintain:

1. State of Minnesota Plumber License
2. Journey or master level competency card issued by the City of Saint Paul
3. Certificate of competency as a backflow tester within one year of hire
4. A valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A legible copy of your State of Minnesota journey level or master plumber license, and
   • A legible copy of your journey or master level competency card issued by the City of Saint Paul

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.