Sr. Combination Inspector

Job Description:

Sr. Combination Inspector

Description

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

***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive***

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, November 26, 2024

Workdays & Hours: This is a Full-Time position working 40 hours a week. Work schedule is Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM in most instances.

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 nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Combination Inspector job is available with The City of Fort Worth Development Services Inspections Division. The Sr. 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.

This position qualifies for the following incentive which is separate from the base pay:

$2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment.

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 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 AND
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within one year of employment AND
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, three (3) additional ICC certifications and/or State of Texas licenses in three (3) different trades within two and a half years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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 face-to-face, over the telephone or by email.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.

Working Conditions

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.

Physical Demands

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.

Conditions of Employment

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 depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: 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.

Salary:

$28.62 hr. - $35.78/hr. ($59,534 - $74,418) annual compensation