Housing Improvement Inspector

City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement pension

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the appointive position of Housing Improvement Inspector in the Community Development Department. Under supervision, you will support program oversight for CHIP, bring housing up to codes, and assist with policy, funding, marketing, and reporting.

Experience in construction or inspections is preferred. This role requires coordination with partners, adherence to federal and municipal standards, and daily operations for housing improvements that

Qualifications

• Combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Familiarity with housing rehabilitation and code compliance desirable.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Inspect selected properties for rehabilitation work related to code violations and repairs.
• Establish scope of work by writing project specifications compliant with standards.
• Identify housing goals for low-income clients and provide informed recommendations.
• Coordinate and conduct lead-based paint inspections; plan mitigation and documentation.

Education

Associate’s Degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Planning/Engineering preferred

Job description

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the appointive position of Housing Improvement Inspector in the Community Development Department.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefit Guide.

About the Job

Under the direction of the Community Development Manager or their designee, employees in this classification support program oversight for the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) related to federal and municipal compliance, by bringing single and multi-family housing up to codes and standards of preservation and help oversee program policy, funding, marketing, and reporting. This level is focused on daily operations for CHIP.

Employees in this classification may be asked to support in the development and implementation of new/revised procedures, and in coordinating/executing special projects that often require specialized knowledge of the linkages between systems/operations/processes. The work is performed under supervision with the Community Development Manager and the Senior Housing Inspector, with regular opportunity to apply independent judgment, decision-making and recommendation for action. The work is reviewed through conferences, reports and by periodic audits.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Inspect selected low-income eligible properties for rehabilitation work related to code violations, building deficiencies and repairs needed, as well as other client concerns. Discuss funding regulations with property owners and determine project objectives.
• Under guidance of the Senior Housing Inspector, establish scope of work for projects, by writing project specifications, including all pertinent details and relevant drawings, ensuring conformity with federal and municipal standards.
• Identify and support the housing goals of low-income clients, assisting them to achieve their housing rehabilitation needs, as well as providing them with the information needed to make informed decisions. Provide recommendations that help achieve project goals, but also bring the structures into compliance and/or provided the appropriate measure of safety for the household.
• Coordinate and cooperatively conduct inspections for lead based paint in housing structures. Cooperation may include outside contracted parties, such as a Lead Based Paint/hazardous material companies. Develop a plan to mitigate any lead paint or other hazardous material concerns, incorporating written explanation into the bidding documents.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Associate’s Degree in related field; Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, or Engineering preferred and
• 5 years residential General Contractor, residential construction management, inspection and/or building code enforcement experience.
• Direct, hands-on construction experience is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

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APPOINTIVE

Filing Opens: 10/5/2026

Open until filled