Senior Building & Code Inspector (Multi-Trades)

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is hiring a Senior Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of commercial and residential buildings and enforce codes across multiple trades. You will provide information to developers and homeowners, resolve issues, and contribute to code compliance in a dynamic inspections division.

Responsibilities include enforcing building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and zoning codes, and communicating clearly with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with specialized training in building construction or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in building inspection or related field.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license at time of hire.
• ICC IECC commercial or residential inspector certification within six months or ability to obtain.
• Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year.
• Three additional ICC certifications and/or Texas licenses in three different trades within 2.5 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections on multiple permits for industrial, commercial and residential sites.
• Ensure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances; issue notices for non-compliance and document actions.
• Explain and interpret code requirements to architects, contractors, and homeowners.

Skills

Three years of inspection experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED with building-construction training

ICC IECC inspector certification

ICC Residential Inspector certification

Texas Plumbing Inspector License

Three additional ICC/State licenses in three trades

Texas driver’s license

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is hiring a Senior Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of commercial and residential buildings and enforce codes across multiple trades. You will provide information to developers and homeowners, resolve issues, and contribute to code compliance in a dynamic inspections division.

Responsibilities include enforcing building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and zoning codes, and communicating clearly with contractors and stakeholders.