Position: Building Plans Examiner/Inspector; Building Inspector, Senior; OR Building Inspector I

Salary Range: Building Plans Examiner/Inspector: $5,535.00 to $7,418.00 per month;

Building Inspector, Senior: $5,087.00 to $6,821.00 per month;

Building Inspector I: $4,664.00 to $6,221.00 per month

Starting Salaries: DOQ, DOE

Location: Community Development Department

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FSLA Exempt; Courthouse Union; Benefits Apply

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Open Until Filled

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Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,500 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract) • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

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Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Work is performed under the policies and administrative guidance of the Building Official/Fire Marshal and Director. Building Inspector I or Building Inspector, Senior: Inspects construction and development to ensure compliance with building, fire, plumbing, mechanical and related County, City, State and national construction codes, ordinances, regulations, and safety standards. The inspectors also conduct construction plan review. The Inspector specializes in building and fire codes but also assists Department with administration of other regulations and investigates public complaints. Building Plans Examiner/Inspector: Performs journey-level complex and technical reviews of plans and specifications and conducts field inspections of residential and commercial construction projects. Under the direction of the Building Official or Director, the Building Plans Examiner/Inspector interacts extensively with the public, contractors, design professionals, County staff, and other regulatory agencies. The Building Plans Examiner / Inspector also provides technical leadership within the Department, assisting the Building Official / Fire Marshal and the Community Development Director in navigating complex and new policy issues and code interpretation.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work is performed both within an office setting and out of the office at construction and inspection sites. Inspectors and plans examiners is required to climb ladder, walk on scaffolding, enter crawl spaces under structures and operate a motor vehicle. Required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Require sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Require manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate a computer, telephone, and peripherals. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Building Inspector 1 - Four (4) years journey-level experience in construction trades. A bachelor’s degree or trade school certificate in structural engineering, construction technology, architecture, building inspection technology, or a related field, may substitute needed experience. Building Inspector, Senior –Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to Building Inspector 1. Course work and training in supervision may substitute for up to six (6) months of the required experience. Building Plans Examiner/Inspector – Five (5) years of experience in building or fire inspection including two (2) years conducting building or fire plan review. Experience, education, and training in the construction trades, architecture, or engineering may also be considered. OR any equivalent combination of training, certification, and/or experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work described herein.

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Licenses and other requirements: Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check. Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the County insurance carrier required.

International Code Council (ICC) Certifications: Building Inspector/Plans Examiner – At least three (3) ICC certifications at the time of hire in any of the following disciplines: Building, Fire, Mechanical, or Plumbing. Plans Examiner certifications are strongly preferred. Building Inspector, Senior – At least three (3) ICC certifications at the time of hire. Preferred certifications include inspector for residential, commercial, mechanical, plumbing, and general plans examiner. Building Inspector I – At least one (1) ICC certification at the time or hire, or have the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Preferred certifications include inspector for residential, commercial, mechanical, plumbing, and general plans examiner.

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For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

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SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECOR CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT