Sr. Combination Inspector

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

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in most instances

Benefits for this position include:11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out 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 Senior Combination Inspector job is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division. The Senior Combination Inspector performs the more complex technical inspections of commercial and residential buildings to enforce compliance with applicable codes, regulations and ordinances including the adopted building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, existing building, and sign codes and City zoning codes. Provides information and customer service to developers, contractors and homeowners, resolves issues relating to building code compliance;

and performs a variety of technical tasks in assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum 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 six months of employment
• 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, three (3) additional ICC certifications and/or State of Texas licenses in three (3) different trades within two (2) and a half years of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

The Sr. Combination Inspector job responsibilities include:

• 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 International Code Conference (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…