Entry Building Inspector

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is hiring an Entry Inspector to join the Building Inspector class series. This entry-level role operates under supervision and aims to independently conduct inspections after initial training in code and plan reading.

The position focuses on ensuring conformance with city, state, and national codes across structural, architectural, fire, plumbing, mechanical, and energy systems. Responsibilities include participating in inspections, evaluating compliance, issuing correction

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in a relevant construction field.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• High school diploma or GED; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial projects at various stages.
• Evaluates compliance with city, state, and national codes.
• Generates correction notices and official documents.
• Performs re-inspections after revisions or alterations.
• Participates in preconstruction meetings with customers and staff.
• Discusses permits, plans, specifications, and materials with architects and contractors.
• Researches new products and materials for code compliance.
• Responds to citizen complaints and follows up with re-inspections.

Skills

Inspections

Plan reading

Code compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Entry Inspector is the first level in the Building Inspector class series. This position works under the close supervision and oversight of an Inspection Supervisor. After initial office training in basic code and plan reading duties, positions at this level are expected to gain on-the-job training and advance their experience in conducting inspections independently. The purpose of inspection work is to inspect field construction to evaluate and verify conformance with approved plans, national, state, and City of Bellevue construction codes and policies & procedures, and related ordinance provisions of structural & architectural designs, fire-resistance, accessibility, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, energy efficiency, clearing, grading, and site drainage, and other facets of compliant construction in the City of Bellevue.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in and inspects an increasingly varied range of less complex residential, commercial, and industrial building construction projects during progressive stages of construction activity.
• Evaluate compliance with City of Bellevue, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Generates correction notices and other types of official documents for use by internal and external customers.
• Participates in and makes re-inspections to ensure alterations or revisions have been properly completed.
• Participates in preconstruction meetings with customers and staff regarding inspections required such as those involving building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, clearing & grading, and other concerns before proceeding with construction.
• Participates in discussions with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other customers regarding permits, plans, specifications, and approved materials and methods.
• Learns to research new products and materials for code compliance.
• Participates in responding to citizen complaints by making inspections, discussing the situation with the complainant to resolve the problem, and following up with re-inspection
• Conducts research on new projects and existing buildings to determine the type of construction, permitted occupancies, special construction requirements, and associated MEP systems.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as assigned by the Inspection Supervisor, Inspection Services Manager, or Building Official.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years in a relevant construction field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

License, Certification, And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Safe driving record and valid Washington State driver's license required; routine driving of a city-assigned vehicle is an essential function of the job.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Requires exposure to adverse weather conditions, including outside weather conditions, in wet and/or cold, hot, and humid conditions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Requires inspection in high, precarious places, and/or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration, and/or exposure to nearby construction machinery and hazards.
• Requires automobile travel.
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

This is a full-time, union position represented by Teamsters Local 763 206.441.0763.

HIRING PROCESS

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or [e-mail]. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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