Senior Building & Codes Inspector

The 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

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of industrial, commercial and residential construction, ensuring compliance with adopted codes and city zoning.

You will provide customer service in field and office settings, interpret code requirements, and enforce regulatory standards. The role requires multiple ICC certifications or Texas licenses over time, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to work a 40-hour week in a primarily on-site

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 ICC certification as IECC commercial or residential inspector within six months of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Texas Plumbing Inspector license within one year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, three additional ICC certifications and/or Texas licenses in three trades within two and a half years of employment.

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 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 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.

Education

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

Texas driver’s license

ICC IECC certification eligibility (commercial or residential)

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Sr. Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of industrial, commercial and residential construction, ensuring compliance with adopted codes and city zoning.

You will provide customer service in field and office settings, interpret code requirements, and enforce regulatory standards. The role requires multiple ICC certifications or Texas licenses over time, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to work a 40-hour week in a primarily on-site