Building Inspector II

The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

SPECIAL NOTE: The Building Inspector I classification may be considered during this recruitment depending upon the qualifications of the candidate pool. Salary range for this level is $6,094.94 - $7,924.82 per month. 

• Reviews approved plans and specifications for conformance with the requirements;
• Conducts field inspections at various stages of construction to ensure compliance with codes;
• Conducts plan reviews for commercial and residential projects, discusses problems with contractors and seeks compliance with codes, places stop work orders in cases of non-compliance;
• Receives complaints concerning illegal storage of garbage or other nuisances, determines validity of complaint, and refers valid complaints to Code Compliance Officer or County Health Department;
• Contacts owners of hazardous buildings, advises of code requirements;
• Answers questions from the public over the telephone or in person relating to the requirements of codes;
• Studies new materials, methods and appliances of building construction to keep current of modern developments, keeps records, plans and specifications and prepares reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The provisions of the uniform/international building codes, fire codes, city development standards, local, state and federal regulations governing construction and hazardous materials.
• The various types of building construction materials and methods.
• The stages of construction when possible violations/defects may most easily be detected and corrected.

• Accurately read and interpret technical building plans, blueprints and specifications and compare these with construction in process or with provisions of the code.
• Clearly and accurately communicate technical requirements orally and in writing.
• Provide customer service tactfully, including diplomatically handling difficult individuals.
• Write clear narrative reports and recommendations.
• Creatively solve complex technical and/or political problems and issues.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Safely operate a City vehicle.
• Detect poor, inferior materials and construction techniques which pose a structural safety hazard in the construction of buildings.
• Enforce building codes and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
• Learn and operate computer permit tracking software.
• Work effectively as a team member and promote a positive work environment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others.

An equivalent combination to graduation from high school or a GED or recognized construction trade apprenticeship program and three years journey-level experience in the construction trades, including two years experience as a building inspector for positions with a building emphasis.

• Extensive public sector plan review experience
• Possession of the four ICC certifications.
  

• Possession of International Code Conference (ICC) certification for Plans Exams, Building and/or Plumbing or Mechanical Inspector, 3rd Certification must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months of appointment.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.

SELECTION PROCESS
Only applications that include the response to the Supplemental Questions will be accepted. Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for oral interviews and/or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.
Notification – Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and/or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.
Not Selected – No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he/she must apply online for each new opening.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Essential Functions – The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principalfunctions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but shouldnot be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.
Hours of Work – Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one (1) hour lunch. Some after-hours work commitments may be required.
Union Affiliation – This is an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit position.
Equal Employment Opportunity – The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.
Background  – The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant toRCW 43.43.830/832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentallydelayed persons or vulnerable adults.
Disability – In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of anapplicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodationto participate in the job application and/or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonablenotice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in thisjob announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.
Identification – Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity andauthorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal ImmigrationReform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided tothose who are offered employment. The city uses the E-Verify program.
Drug-Free Workplace –The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.
Note – The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisioncontained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Salary : $79,962 - $103,924