Building Inspector

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The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community with over 80,000 residents. It is a hub for technology, aerospace, gaming, biomedical innovation, and start‑ups. In this role you will represent the city and its core values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging, and stewardship.

The city is seeking a knowledgeable, detail‑oriented Building Inspector to join our Community Development team. Building Inspectors examine the structural integrity of buildings to ensure they meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and code compliance. They inspect residential and commercial construction sites to uphold protective codes and development regulations.

• Ensure residential and commercial projects are built safely and in compliance with approved plans and building codes.
• Depending on your certifications and experience, conduct inspections in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural disciplines.
• Evaluate construction quality, safety practices, and structural integrity throughout all phases of a project.
• Interpret building codes onsite and determine acceptable alternative methods or materials when needed.
• Communicate clearly with contractors, developers, and the public—explaining violations, issuing correction notices, and helping resolve concerns.
• Keep thorough, organized records of inspections, findings, and daily activities.
• Build strong working relationships with construction professionals and City staff.
• Stay informed about new code requirements, construction technologies, and industry trends.

• Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or GED with at least two years of vocational training/experience in the Modern and/or International Building Code and two years of experience as a municipal building inspector, OR
  • Five or more years of recent and continuous experience (as a carpenter, plumber, HVAC mechanic, or electrician) in the construction trades, OR
  • A combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Licenses and Certificates:
  • Minimum of one pertinent International Code Council (ICC) Certification:
    Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Electrical Inspector, or Combination Inspector at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain such certification within six months.
  • Depending on the position, a Washington State Journeymen's Card may be required.
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license required.

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, and the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job. Please review the Building Inspector job description for more information about knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

• MEDICAL INSURANCE – Choice of two plans for employees and eligible dependents:
  Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums are paid by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE – Included with each medical plan.
• DENTAL INSURANCE – For employees and eligible dependents.
• VISION INSURANCE – For employees and eligible dependents.
• OTHER INSURANCE – Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long‑term disability, optional employee‑paid voluntary life insurance.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – 13 paid holidays per year.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP).
• RETIREMENT PLANS – Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options including Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and Met Life 457 Plan.
• Annual COLA adjustments.
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%.