Combination Inspector

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division is seeking a Combination Inspector. You will perform complex inspections across industrial, commercial, and residential construction to ensure compliance with city codes and regulations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with building construction training, two years’ inspection experience, and Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with specialized training in building construction or related field is required.
• Two years of experience in building inspection or construction related field required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license at time of hire required.
• ICC IECC certification (commercial or residential) or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• TX Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment.
• One additional ICC certification or Texas license within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex inspections on multiple permits for industrial, commercial and residential construction sites to ensure work meets codes and ordinances.
• Enforces compliance with adopted ICC building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building and sign codes; issues notices for non-compliance and documents actions.
• Interacts with architects, contractors, builders and the public; explains and interprets code requirements.
• May assist other inspectors with minor compliance issues and construction projects.
• Enforces zoning regulations by inspecting existing buildings for change of use or occupancy and compliance with codes.
• Inspects foundation, structural components, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations.
• Performs customer service via in-person, phone or email communications.
• Adheres to work schedule per department and city policies; complies with personnel rules.

Education

HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in building construction or a related field

Two years of experience in building inspection and/or construction related field

ICC IECC certification within six months of employment

State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment

An additional ICC certification or Texas license within 18 months of employment

Tools

ICC certifications/licenses

Job description

Pay Range: $26.57 - $33.21/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Combination Inspector job is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division. The inspections division performs a variety of construction inspection duties including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, sign, and parkway inspections and verifying zoning compliance. With a staff of thirty-four employees, the inspections division performs inspections on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects for compliance with building codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in building construction or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in building inspection and/or construction related field
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license at time of hire
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate International Code Conference (ICC) certification as an International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) commercial or a residential inspector within six months of employment AND
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment AND
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, one (1) additional ICC certifications and/or State of Texas licenses within a year and a half of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Building construction inspection experience
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas issued Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas Air Conditioning Contractors license
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Plumbing Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas issued Journeyman or Master Plumbing license

The Combination Inspector Job Responsibilities

• Performs complex inspections on multiple permits on industrial, commercial and residential construction sites to ensure that work performed meets City adopted codes and ordinances
• Enforces compliance with codes and ordinances including the adopted International Code Conference (ICC) building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building and sign codes and City zoning codes; issues notices for non-compliance and document actions; maintains files and reports for possible legal actions
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the public in the field and office; explains and interprets code requirements and restrictions
• May assist other Combination Inspectors with minor compliance issues and construction projects
• Enforces zoning regulations by inspecting existing buildings and premises for change of use or occupancy, proper use of construction materials, and compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
• Inspects foundation, structural concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations
• Performs customer service by interacting with customers face-to-face, over the telephone or by email
• Performs other related duties as required
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions.
Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.