Building Inspector, Journey

Are you looking to join a team of talented, skilled, and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing great customer service? The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is excited to announce our intent to add a Journey level Building Inspector to our skilled and hardworking team. Our team of Building Inspectors are working every day to protect Seattle's natural and built environment. In this fast-paced and challenging position you will inspect new residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-family building construction as well as alterations and repairs of existing structures to ensure compliance with relevant Codes and Ordinances.

You will feel prepared to take on this role if you have demonstrated and can:

• Read and understand construction plans, architectural, and structural notes

• Check materials and methods of construction for Code conformance

• Approve final occupancy certificates

• Issue warning and orders as needed

• Testify in court in situations involving code violations

• Meet with owners, contractors, and design professionals to advise, explain, and interpret Building, Mechanical, Zoning & other Codes

• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain job and time records.

• Provide a safe driving record

Your effectiveness and ability to succeed in this position will be enhanced by your:

• Varied and extensive experience as Construction Superintendent, Foreman or General Foreman and/or direct experience as a building inspector.

• Professional certification as a Building Inspector from International Code Council; and/or course work in construction, architecture or engineering.

• Experience and strong background in wood frame construction, both large and small projects.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, good time management skills, and experience in conflict resolution as well as good computer skills and willingness to learn software applications.

• Ability to always conduct yourself with professionalism and integrity and to honor our team's commitment to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Requires two years of experience equivalent to a Building Inspector, (Entry); or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.

This position requires exposure to adverse weather conditions and requires climbing, crawling and exposure to construction machinery and hazards.

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

• Certification in Residential or Commercial Building Inspector granted by the International Code Council (ICC) Certification within 12 months of appointment to the position.

The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative that works to achieve racial equity.  We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

A construction site walk through exam at an active construction project may be required.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including a pre-employment physical, a driving abstract, and a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

The full salary range for this position is $43.34 - $50.43 per hour.