This is the first position in the building inspector series. The Building Inspector performs building inspections and plan review, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the building inspection program, secures compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations governing building construction, alteration, repair, demolition, grading, zoning and code e Administers and enforces the provisions of municipal codes and regulations pertaining to building and construction, grading, mechanical, plumbing and sign ordinances.

Position responsibilities include:

  • Administers and enforces the provisions of municipal codes and regulations pertaining to building and construction, grading, mechanical, plumbing and sign ordinances.
  • Performs plan check and reviews plan specifications and structures for compliance with City, State, and Federal codes and regulations.
  • Determines appropriate fees based on City ordinance and issues construction permits.
  • Recommends the initiation of abatement and condemnation proceedings.
  • Maintains the building division filing systemand records archiving in accordance with the State of Washington Records Management procedures.
  • Assists the public in obtaining information relative to codes and building issues.  Confers and corresponds with private and public external agencies and organizations. 
  • As assigned, discuss, and explain various code regulations with the Planning Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and City Council on behalf of the Building Division.
  •  Organizes and maintains records related to construction activity with the City.
  • As applicable, prepare letters and notices requiring compliance with codes and ordinances. and prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations on building issues.

How to Apply:

Please complete and submit the online application, along with a letter of interest and resume. Evaluation of all candidates will be based on desirable qualifications. Only those selected to receive an interview will be contacted.