Construction Inspector II

About the role

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 Construction Inspector II position is available with the City of Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works Department, Capital Delivery Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting construction plans and overseeing infrastructure projects involving utilities, storm drainage, concrete, and asphalt paving to ensure full compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and all applicable regulatory requirements. This includes ensuring that workmanship and materials meet all required standards and verifying compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), and all work zone safety requirements. The role also involves establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, utility providers, the general public, and fellow employees. The ideal candidate is responsible, dependable, highly detail‑oriented, and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspects work quality and materials used in a variety of public works projects during various stages of construction to ensure compliance with construction standards and codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Performs preliminary and final inspections and recommends acceptance of developments
• Observes work during progress and upon completion
• Coordinates change orders and advises contractors of changes in plans and specifications
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed
• Inspects various public works structures including utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, structural concrete, storm systems and various other facilities
• Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects
• Responsible for driving a City vehicle

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. 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; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two (2