Plans Examiner: Building Codes & Permits Expert

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

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Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Plans Examiner through the Development Services Department to review and process building, zoning, electrical, plumbing and mechanical applications, ensuring conformance to codes while supporting safe growth in Fort Worth.

This role offers a structured work week, with occasional evening or weekend work, and a benefits package including holidays, insurance, PTO and pension. Employment is contingent on post‑hiring checks and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Two years of city building inspection or plans examination experience.
• Certificate from a national model code organization in the relevant examination area.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting regulations, laws and ordinances for plans examination within established guidelines.
• Assist with drawings, applications, calculations and codes to contractors, architects, engineers and the public.
• Assist to solve plan issues with innovative ideas.
• Revise or amend original plans and provide follow-up with owner or contact.
• Enter plans examination data into computer system and track status of applications and permits.

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years of city building inspection, plans examination, construction field experience

Tools

National model code organization certificate

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Plans Examiner through the Development Services Department to review and process building, zoning, electrical, plumbing and mechanical applications, ensuring conformance to codes while supporting safe growth in Fort Worth.

This role offers a structured work week, with occasional evening or weekend work, and a benefits package including holidays, insurance, PTO and pension. Employment is contingent on post‑hiring checks and equal opportunity employment.