Construction Inspector

Application for the Construction Inspector I position at City of Fort Worth.

Pay Range: $24.67 - $30.83/hr.

Job Posting Closing: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Benefits: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.

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.

• Inspects work quality and materials used in a variety of public works projects for compliance with building and construction standards, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Previews plans and specifications for partire projects before inspection.
• Prepares daily construction progress reports and progress pay estimates.
• Observes work during progress and upon completion. Ensures safety procedures are followed. Coordinates change orders and advises contractors of changes in planszoekers specifications with assistance from a construction inspector supervisor.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communication skills with the ability to transfer these concepts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with the development community and internal City staff.
• Coordinates construction inspection activities with other city departments, including gas, telephone, and electrical utilities وإن related operational areas.
• Performs preliminary and final inspections on routine construction projects.
• Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license

• Experience in the interpretation of plans and specifications in the construction of infrastructure projects
• Experience with paving restoration, HMAC and Concrete, and underground utilities
• MS Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro skills

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. Medium work – positions may exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly while moving objects.

Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

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 Vaseet 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 background check, drug screen, and education verification. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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