Building Code Training Specialist

Pay Range: $57,677 - $74,980 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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.
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 Building Code Training Specialist job is available with The City of Fort Worth Development Services Department. The Development Services Department seeks to make Fort Worth the most livable city in Texas by promoting orderly growth and development, safe construction and neighborhood vitality. The inspections division helps achieve this mission by performing a variety of construction inspection duties including inspections division performs inspections on a diverse mix of commercial and residential projects for compliance with Building Codes and regulations. Projects include single family homes, high-rise buildings, museums by world renowned architects, mixed-use developments. Staff is also encouraged to explore innovative alternative solutions to address code compliance issues and serve our customers.
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.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Texas State Plumbing Inspector's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICC certifications in Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Energy code inspections
• State of Texas Air Conditioning Contractor's License
• State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License or State of Texas Master Electrician License
• Extensive presentation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of an appropriate International Code Council (ICC) certification as an
• International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) commercial or a residential inspector.
• Possession of a valid State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License
• And Possession of three (3) additional ICC certifications and/or State of Texas licenses in three (3) different trades.

The Building Code Training Specialist job responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining training programs for new employees in each inspector classification.
• Developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining training programs for existing staff members to assist in obtaining professional certifications in building, plumbing, mechanical, energy and electrical inspections.
• Conducting formal training for newly hired and existing inspectors.
• Hands-on inspection training in the field with inspectors covering aspects of all trades- building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy.
• Ongoing evaluation of trainees

Working Conditions
Working in all weather conditions; including extreme weather and temperatures. 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 assignments. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions.
Physical Demands
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.
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.