Salary : $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
DescriptionCity 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 DutiesThe 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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSMedical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:
- $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
- $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan
Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:
Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.
Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans
- Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
- Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
- Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:
- Deferred Compensation plan
- Direct deposit
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
- Social Security
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
01
Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)
02
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
03
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
04
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
05
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.
Required Question