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City of Forney

Building Inspector

4 x 10hr days$59k - $72kOnsite · Forney, USA

City of Forney

Building Inspector

SALARY

$28.49 - $34.53 Hourly

$2,279.11 - $2,762.56 Biweekly

$59,256.82 - $71,826.44 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Annex Building, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500219

DEPARTMENT

Planning

DIVISION

Building Inspections

OPENING DATE

05/01/2026

SALARY

$28.49 - $34.53 Hourly

$2,279.11 - $2,762.56 Biweekly

$59,256.82 - $71,826.44 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Annex Building, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500219

DEPARTMENT

Planning

DIVISION

Building Inspections

OPENING DATE

05/01/2026

Description

City of Forney is looking for a Building Inspector to join our team! If you have experience, enjoy being out in the field, and have an eye for detail, this could be a great fit.

In this role, you'll perform safety and building inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and local ordinances, provide guidance and direction regarding conformity to building codes and ordinances, and respond to departmental and public complaints.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Performs commercial and residential safety and building inspections; examines properties and building sites to determine compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Inspects new and existing building installations of any size or height, such as office buildings, manufacturing plants, health care facilities, and retail stores, to determine that installations conform with approved plans and/or applicable codes and ordinances.
  • Contacts contractors and citizens regarding violations and establishes terms of compliance; determines appropriate means of code enforcement, including issuance of citations; completes inspection reports and inputs them into the department database.
  • Maintains inspection and enforcement records; researches permit records, building codes, and ordinances; contacts customers to respond to complaints, enforce codes, and investigate compliance.
  • Performs administrative tasks and trains new employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • One (1) year of experience in building inspection, code enforcement, or equivalent.

Special Requirements: Possess a valid Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners certification and a ICC residential plumbing certification within one (1) year of hire.

EmployerCity of Forney

Address

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Phone 972-552-6670

Websitehttps://www.forneytx.gov

EmployerCity of ForneyPhone 972-552-6670 Websitehttps://www.forneytx.govAddress

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Building Inspector Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)

  • QUESTION 2 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

Less than High School completion

High School or GED equivalency

Technical or Community College attendance

Technical School completion

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Juris Doctorate

  • QUESTION 3 How many years of experience in building inspection, code enforcement, or a substantially similar experience do you have? Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

I have less than one year of experience

I have at least one year of experience, but less than two years

I have at least two years of experience, but less than three years

I have at least three years of experience, but less than four years

I have four or more years of experience

  • QUESTION 4 Do you currently possess any of the following certifications/licenses?

ICC Permit Technician certification

ICC Residential Plumbing certification

Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners certification

Commercial Inspector certification

None of the above

  • QUESTION 5 I understand that I must possess or have the ability to obtain a Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners certification and ICC Residential Plumbing certification within one (1) year of employment.

Yes

No

  • Required Question