Building Inspection Specialist

Pay Range: $28.62 - $35.78/hr. | $59,534 - $74,418 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday July 20, 2026

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm;
Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Building Inspection Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division. The inspections division performs a variety of construction inspection duties including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, sign, and parkway inspections and verifying zoning compliance. With a staff of thirty-four employees, the inspections division performs inspections on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects for compliance with building codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in building construction or a related field
• Four (4) years of experience in building inspection and/or construction related field
• ICC certified as a commercial building inspector (must obtain within six months of employment)
• Valid Driver's License
• 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 six months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICC Commercial Building Certification
• ICC Commercial Energy Inspector certification
• Extensive inspection experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Construction related degree

The Building Inspection Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Performing building inspections to verify compliance with the adopted codes on the more complex projects within the City of Fort Worth
• Attend construction and pre-construction meetings with developers and permit holders
• Hands‑on inspection training in the field with inspectors covering aspects of buildings and energy
• Assisting with less complicated inspections when assistance is needed by other inspectors

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.