Building Official

The City of Bellingham is looking for its next Building Official to join our Planning and Community Development Department. If you are a solution-oriented individual that values the opportunity to help shape the built environment and want to be part of a progressive organization that is taking a proactive approach towards growth management and the changing needs of our community, please check out this employment opportunity.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration or a related field preferred.
• Ten (10) years of experience in Building Plans Examination, Building Inspection and/or Construction Management required, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check (see Fair Hiring Practices below).
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• ICC certification as a Certified Building Official required within six (6) months from date of hire.
• ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner, Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector required at time of hire.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record. Candidates must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire.