Senior Combination Inspector – Codes, Zoning & Compliance

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); 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 Development Services Inspections Division is seeking a Combination Inspector. You will perform complex inspections across industrial, commercial, and residential construction to ensure compliance with city codes and regulations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with building construction training, two years’ inspection experience, and Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED with specialized training in building construction or related field is required.
• Two years of experience in building inspection or construction related field required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license at time of hire required.
• ICC IECC certification (commercial or residential) or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• TX Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment.
• One additional ICC certification or Texas license within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex inspections on multiple permits for industrial, commercial and residential construction sites to ensure work meets codes and ordinances.
• Enforces compliance with adopted ICC building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building and sign codes; issues notices for non-compliance and documents actions.
• Interacts with architects, contractors, builders and the public; explains and interprets code requirements.
• May assist other inspectors with minor compliance issues and construction projects.
• Enforces zoning regulations by inspecting existing buildings for change of use or occupancy and compliance with codes.
• Inspects foundation, structural components, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations.
• Performs customer service via in-person, phone or email communications.
• Adheres to work schedule per department and city policies; complies with personnel rules.

Education

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

Two years of experience in building inspection and/or construction related field

ICC IECC certification within six months of employment

State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment

An additional ICC certification or Texas license within 18 months of employment

Tools

ICC certifications/licenses

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division is seeking a Combination Inspector. You will perform complex inspections across industrial, commercial, and residential construction to ensure compliance with city codes and regulations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with building construction training, two years’ inspection experience, and Texas driver’s license.