Senior Building Inspector

About the role

The City of Sammamish is seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our local government team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all structures built within our community meet the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Reviews architectural and structural plans for compliance with adopted technical codes.
• Assists with investigating field complaint circumstances to determine validity of complaints.
• Develops zoning procedures, setback enforcement, and shoreline regulations.
• Supports division administration by preparing recommendations regarding building inspectors’ staffing and equipment needs.
• Maintains notes, files, and records documenting inspections and related work.
• Serves as liaison between Building Division management and building inspectors, with other city departments, agencies, and code enforcement officers.

Requirements

• Associate degree in or trade school completion for structural engineering, construction technology, building inspection technology, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Combination Building Inspector and journey-level experience in building construction and/or building or code compliance inspection.
• Current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building, Plumbing, or Combination Inspector.
• Valid Washington State Driver License.

Qualifications

• Field experience in the building trades.
• Five (5) years as a Combination Building Inspector for a municipality.
• ICBO certification as a Plans Examiner.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and prepare reports.
• Interpret and explain city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards to a variety of audiences.
• Calmness in stressful and/or confrontational situations.
• Clear communication and understanding information in English, both orally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity, visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Affordable health insurance plans, including preventive visits, prescription drug coverage, and mental health services.
• Retirement Savings: Pension plan through DRS and two additional retirement savings plans.
• Work-Life Balance: 14 paid holidays, remote work options, and paid time off.
• Professional Development: Training programs and tuition assistance.
• EAP: Confidential counseling and support services.

Pay

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely.