SENIOR INSPECTOR

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

FIRE FIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CITY OF HOUSTON
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR
THE POSITION OF

Senior Inspector 2027

Houston Fire Department

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE TEST:

All Firefighters who have ever held a continuous position for two (2) years or more in the classification of Inspector, and who have four (4) years actual service in the Houston Fire Department are eligible. In order to be promoted, applicants must comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code and provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES:

As assigned by the superior officer.

APPLICATION TO TAKE TEST:

ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply for this examination, please search for at: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/promotionaljobs .

Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at any Public Library. On-line applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026

PLEASE TAKE A SCREEN SHOT OF YOUR COH CONFIRMATION

All information regarding education points and certification points must be turned into HFD Human Resources HFDEduCerts@houstontx.gov before the promotional exam. The deadline to turn in your records for a promotional exam is three (3) weeks prior to the promotional examination date.

Any education or certification points presented at or after the exam, will be used in subsequent promotional exams, and will not be awarded toward the current promotional exam.

PREFERENCES

DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION:

The examination will be given at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2027. Location and Source Material to be announced at a later date.

NOTE:

Please note that rankings for this exam may be adjusted on the eligibility list as members returning from military service take a comparable examination and are added to this list. (Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Please notify Classified Testing ( HFDCST@houstontx.gov ) if you will need special accommodations at the test site. You must submit the necessary documents three 3 weeks before the exam date.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/FPOST UNTIL: Sunday, October 25, 2026

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2026 4:30 PM Central