Building Inspector I or II

Building Inspector I Or II

The City of Lake Stevens, Department of Community Development, is now hiring for a great career opportunity! Recruitment is now open for the position of Building Inspector I or II, depending on applicant qualifications. Start date of this position will be January 2, 2026. Salary ranges : Building Inspector I : $7,213.29 - $9,127.12 per month. Building Inspector II : $7,767.93 - 9,828.91 per month.

Under general direction of the Building Official the incumbent will perform inspections and enforcement activities pertaining to the construction, alteration and repair of commercial and residential structures to ensure that building, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation, and all other applicable codes and standards are met. This position also participates in permitting operations and assists in maintaining inspection documents and building permit records.

Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community - the second fastest-growing city in Snohomish County - with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family. The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city's motto, "One Community Around the Lake", embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council's commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.

Why City of Lake Stevens?

• Work-Life
• Work Where You Live!
• The City of Lake Stevens offers a comprehensive benefits package including : Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Deferred Compensation with city. Paid leave including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave. See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to City of Lake Stevens employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and to stand and walk; the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While in the office environment, the employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is usually performed in both an office and field environment subject to driving to offsite locations to perform inspections or to investigate issues. The field environment may include, but not be limited to, all types of weather conditions and perhaps potential hazards from unconfined animals, dilapidated structures and litter. Walking over rough, uneven terrain and some climbing may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed individuals who may possibly be irate or hostile. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Evening or variable hours to attend meetings may be required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

Building Inspector I : Education : High school diploma or equivalent; Experience : Three (3) years of building inspection experience or general building construction, preferred; or Two (2) years of residential construction experience (candidate will be required to obtain International Residential Code (IRC) Plan / Review Certification and Inspection within first six months of employment).

Building Inspector II : Education : High School Diploma or equivalent and Two International Code Council (ICC) Inspector certifications and Two International Code Council (ICC) Plan Review certifications Combination Residential and Commercial certifications or Commercial Inspector certifications are preferred Experience : Possess the equivalent of three years of journey-level construction experience, preferably in two major trades with specialized training in building inspection technology or closely related field; -or- Three years' experience as a Building Inspector I and / or II Or : Any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job, may be substituted for these qualifications.

Knowledge of : Principles, practices, methods, and standards of building construction standards. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to building codes. Structure, organization and interrelationships of city departments, agencies and related governmental agencies and offices affecting assigned functions. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Effective oral and written communication principles and practices to include public speaking and professional business letter writing. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as : word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases. Electronic permit and inspection tracking software. How artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies are used to enhance public service delivery, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

Ability to : Maintain regular, predictable and reliable attendance during scheduled hours. Participate as a contributing member of a service-oriented team. Make sound decisions within established guidelines; and follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned team, staff, management, contractors, developers, outside agencies, community groups and the public. Organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team Apply knowledge to specific projects under inspection jurisdiction Communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing Enforce codes evenly and fairly without prejudice, preferential treatment, or malice Work in adverse weather conditions and on hazardous construction sites Make field decisions based on adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and standards Request assistance from other department staff about alternate approval options and department operations needed for job performance Develop rapport with a variety of people and elicit cooperation Be assertive as the situation demands Work with angry people, defuse potentially hostile