Entry Building Inspector

About the Role

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.

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.
• Evaluates 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.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• 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

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when screening the applications. Complete the online application form as fully as possible, including answering the Supplemental Questions found on the Questions tab of the job posting.

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 reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to starting 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 City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.