Combination Inspector

The role

The Combination Inspector performs complex inspections on industrial, commercial, and residential construction sites. This role ensures work meets City adopted codes and ordinances through various inspections and enforcement actions.

What you will do

• Performs complex inspections on multiple permits on industrial, commercial and residential construction sites
• Enforces compliance with codes and ordinances including 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 other Combination Inspectors with minor compliance issues and construction projects
• Enforces zoning regulations by inspecting existing buildings and premises
• 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

Required 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 appropriate International Code Conference (ICC) certification as an International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) commercial or a residential inspector within s
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, one (1) additional ICC certifications and/or State of Texas licenses within a year and a half of employment

Nice to have

• Building construction inspection experience
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas issued Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas Air Conditioning Contractors license
• ICC certified as a Residential or Commercial Plumbing Inspector and/or possession of a State of Texas issued Journeyman or Master Plumbing license

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks including criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Its employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents.