Combination Inspector

cityoffortworth; Virginia; 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 is hiring a Combination Inspector to join the Development Services Inspections Division. You will perform complex inspections across building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and sign codes to ensure compliance on diverse projects.

With a team of inspectors, you will interview stakeholders, interpret code requirements, and enforce zoning regulations. The role requires relevant experience and licensing prospects.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in building construction or a related field.
• Three (3) 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 ICC IECC inspector certification within six months of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, one additional ICC or Texas license within a year and a half.

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 ICC building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building and sign codes; issues notices for non-compliance and documents actions.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the public; 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.

Education

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

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. Find out More!

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
• Three (3) 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 include:

• 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 affiliat