Building​/Fire Official

Building/Fire Official

First review date of applications August 3, 2026. Hiring classification wage is based on qualifications and typically no higher than a step 3. The salary listed is steps 1 through 6 and are the classification for Building/Fire Official. This includes the maximum earnings for the classifications with longevity. Per Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Building/Fire Official Step Range (1-6) - $102,456 - $132,396 Annually.

Building/Fire Official Longevity Range (1-6) - $102,396 - $139,020 Annually.

Job Summary

Your job in the department is to oversee, administer, coordinate and enforce the adopted International Building, Residential, Mechanical and Fire Code(s), Uniform Plumbing, Code, Washington State Energy Code, barrier free codes, and dangerous building/International Property Maintenance codes for all new construction, renovation, major remodeling, alteration, repair and use of structures within the City; provide technical and specialized expertise related to area of assignment;

coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provide responsible staff assistance to the Planning and Development Services Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

Number of

Job Functions:

5

Code Enforcement & Inspection Responds, investigates and takes necessary action relative to code violation complaints which include adopted codes pursuant 19.04 SMC Building and Construction, Title 14 SMC Land Use, Snohomish Municipal Code relative to nuisances; may assist other departments as needed. Receives and reviews commercial and residential projects for compliance with adopted City construction codes, ordinances, and laws; notes discrepancies and informs permit applicants of required changes.

Calculates building permit fees according to established formula; approves construction drawings after technical review and corrections are completed; ensures all components of application are complete and ready for issuance; approves construction permits. Conducts all required inspections for conformance with approved plans and applicable ordinances, codes, laws, and procedures; issues oral or written notices of correction as needed to gain compliance;

issues and authorizes stop work orders for violations of code requirements. Inspects dilapidated and dangerous buildings and works with owners to abate nuisances on their properties in accordance with the provisions of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings and other ordinances regulating condition. Interprets a variety of codes, regulations, standards, plans and specifications, legal descriptions and documents, and various government documents as necessary.

Prepares ordinances relative to construction code adoptions including local recommendations and fee resolutions; studies and makes recommendations on specialized amendments to the City's adopted codes in response to circumstances unique to Snohomish or to further the historic preservation or other development related goals of the City. Prepares and issues certificates of occupancy for structures regulated under building and fire codes;

ensures compliance with City regulations. Coordinates plan review, construction inspections, and annual fire inspections with the Fire District and other outside agencies as necessary; enforces compliance as necessary.

- D - 60%

Emergency Management Responds to field emergencies and coordinates appropriate response. Provides staff support at the Emergency Operations Center; coordinates emergency response relative to building and occupant fire and life safety including evaluating structures, ordering evacuations and assisting in the recovery after an event.

- AN - 5%

Customer Service & Interdepartmental Collaboration Works with City staff and the Fire District in coordinating review of submitted building plans. Participates in pre-application conferences between City staff and prospective applicants for permits for new construction and plats; discusses code requirements related to the proposed project; participates in pre-construction conferences as necessary. Provides staff support to the City Hearing Examiner for appeal of building official interpretations, setting meeting dates, preparing meeting agendas and back up materials;

attends and makes presentations at the Hearing Examiner hearings. Advises the City's Design Review Board as needed on matters pertaining to building materials and construction requirements. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; represents the City at conferences related to area of assignment; keeps up with new trends and innovations in the file of building inspection and plan checking. Assists the Planning and Development Services Director in establishing and…