Electrical 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.

Electrical Inspection Specialist job 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. The division performs inspections on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects for compliance with building codes and regulations.

• 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
• State of Texas Master Electricians License

• ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector certification
• ICC Commercial Energy Inspector certification
• Extensive inspection experience
• Two (2) years increasingly responsible experience in conducting electrical inspections

• Performing electrical 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 electrical installations and energy compliance
• Assisting with less complicated inspections when assistance is needed by other inspectors

Depending on assignment, positions in this class require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; exposure to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises may occur.

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 moving objects. If arm or leg controls require exertion greater than sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non‑merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

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. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.