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Employee Type:
Regular Department:
Building and Code Enforcement Salary: $55,380.00 - $77,161.50 Annually / $4,615.00 - $6,430.13 Monthly / $28.40 - $39.57 Hourly Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

37.5 Overtime Eligibile:
Yes Job Posting Date Range: 10/23/2026 - 11/13/2026

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY. NOTES:
Position is primarily remote with once-a-week meeting in-office to start workday. Occasional in-office work required dependent upon department needs and inspection volumes. The position allocated to this class is responsible for inspection and enforcement of the International Residential (IRC), Building (IBC), Fire (IFC), Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes (IMG, IFGC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Existing Building (IEBC), Washington State Energy (WSEC), 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCAB), County land use regulations and other relevant codes, laws and statues as may be applicable to construction and development projects.

The incumbent performs as a combination Building Inspector and is responsible for the inspection and enforcement of multiple codes. Work requires physical inspection of construction works for new and existing structures/appurtenances, ensuring code compliance; notification and correction of violations; application of technical knowledge of the referenced codes pertinent to construction and installations. Duties require knowledge of building design, construction and inspection techniques for residential, commercial and industrial buildings/projects.

The incumbent must use judgement in identifying deviations from plans and work effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, property owners and trades personnel to achieve compliance. Work is performed within stated department guidelines and applicable policies and procedures. Incumbents within this classification may be assigned to specific inspection districts by the Building Director and/or their designee. Building Inspector 2 classification is distinguished from the Building Inspector 1 classification by the emphasis on independent field inspections and the plan reviews of more complex residential and commercial projects.

Building Inspector 2 incumbents perform duties with minimal supervision, have greater in-depth knowledge of applicable codes and exercise independent judgement regarding the interpretation and application of code requirements to complex projects. Work requires greater knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, energy, zoning, critical areas and other County codes than the Building Inspector 1 class.

The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:

• Resume (include three professional references in resume)
• Cover Letter

Conducts in-progress and final on-site inspections involving footings, foundations, rebar, concrete, masonry, fire sprinkler/fire alarm systems, framing, fire resistive construction, plumbing, mechanical, heating, ventilation, insulation, roofing and similar work primarily in structures constructed under the IRC; interpret application of codes; verifies manufacturer’s specifications/installation of listed appliances and products suitable to conditions; issues written approval/correction notices, and stop work notices; performs other function necessary to ensure that the building construction, materials, installation, alteration, or repair work is in conformance with the approved building plans, specifications and applicable building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy and other County codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Performs related inspection activities such as: fire separation/zoning setbacks, grading, cutes and fills, soil characteristics, occupancy, egress/exiting, addressing, energy code compliance, emergency vehicle access. Inspector 1 positions are generally assisted by personnel with specific expertise in determinations involving: zoning issues, shoreline, stream and wetland buffers/setbacks, silt and erosion control measures, storm water/site drainage requirements, flood zone and other local or State requirements applicable to construction permits.

Performs inspections entailing special actions; ensures compliance with imposed conditions set forth by the department or other County agency (e.g. Hearing Examiner…