Senior Building & Codes Inspector - Lead Compliance

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 Senior Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of commercial and residential buildings and enforce building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building, and sign codes, aligned with city zoning. Provides information to developers, contractors and homeowners, resolving issues with code compliance.

Role involves technical tasks across multiple trades, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory adherence, while delivering professional

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

Responsibilities

• Performs complex inspections on multiple permits on industrial, commercial and residential construction sites to ensure work meets codes.
• Enforces codes and ordinances; issues notices for non-compliance and maintains files.
• Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the public; explains and interprets code requirements.
• May assist others with minor compliance issues and projects.
• Inspects zoning compliance and various building trades; ensures safety and quality standards.
• Provides customer service in person, by phone or email; adheres to attendance policies.

Skills

Valid Texas driver’s license

Education

HS Diploma/GED with specialized training in building construction or related field

Tools

ICC IECC certification for commercial or residential inspector

Texas Plumbing Inspector License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

Three additional ICC certifications and/or Texas licenses in three trades

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Combination Inspector to perform complex inspections of commercial and residential buildings and enforce building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building, and sign codes, aligned with city zoning. Provides information to developers, contractors and homeowners, resolving issues with code compliance.

Role involves technical tasks across multiple trades, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory adherence, while delivering professional