What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Inspector II - Plumbing position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $86,372.16 - $105,028.56 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-02331
Department : Planning and Development
Division : Planning and Dev Svcs Permitting
Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
The mission of the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by promoting protection of natural resources and facilitating the development of safe, sustainable and resilient communities.
PDS is responsible for reviewing and issuing a wide variety of permits and land use applications, including residential and commercial building permits, boundary line adjustments, subdivisions, driveway aprons to the right-of-way, clearing and grading, public events, firework stands, and others. PDS strives to make the permitting process as painless and as easy to understand as possible.
PDS is seeking a Building Inspector II specializing in residential and commercial plumbing , preferably General Class Journeyman Plumbing License, "PLO1", with four (4) years journey-level experience as a plumber, including experience in various types of construction from residential through commercial and industrial AND experience in various phases of plumbing work. Ideally, scope of experience would include new installation, repair, maintenance, remodeling, and design. Previous Inspection or lead experience is highly desirable. Seeking employees who are self-managing high performers, accountable for their actions, and dedicated to providing superior customer service. Ideal candidates are excited about change and learning, are innovative, organized, exceptionally customer-service oriented, and have a passion for public service.
Not sure you meet the minimum qualifications? Apply and let us decide. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage everyone to apply.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, pension opportunities, and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package :
- County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- benefits : The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Flexible work schedules for some positions.
- Career development training.
- Sick leave : You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave : You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay : The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
- Benefits : The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more.
- If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases : Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) : County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
Teleworking Options
This is a field position assigned a county vehicle, and a significant part of the job is to conduct site visits. The administrative work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is available.
Employees will be provided with a County issued iPad; and when working remotely, must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
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Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To conduct on-site inspections of commercial and residential construction for compliance with approved plans and applicable codes and building standards with plumbing experience.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years experience in building construction; PLUS, one (1) year experience in building construction inspection work; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides for the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment.
Certification by the International Code Council in IRC or IBC.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
SUPERVISION
Employees receive direction from a Building Inspection Supervisor. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems in accordance with instructions, policies and accepted practices. The work is reviewed by evaluation of results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the county. The work may involve working at considerable unprotected heights, in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, from ladders or scaffolding, and at construction sites consisting of dangerous elements (possible falling objects, moving equipment such as forklifts or earth movers and the continuous operation of power tools).
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
Do you have a degree or certified training related to building construction?
How many years of experience do you have in building construction?
How many years of experience do you have in building construction inspection?
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License
Do you have an IRC or IBC certification by the international code council?
Do you have an IAPMO Inspector certification or Washington State, Department of Labor and Industries plumbing certification.
Do you have an ICC certification as a Plans Examiner and / or Building Inspector?
Are you licensed in WA State as a plumber or journeyman plumber?
Describe your formal training and professional work experience as it relates to building inspections with a focus on plumbing inspections. How you meet the qualifications of this position? (30 pts.)
Describe your knowledge of building codes, development standards and other regulations. (10 pts.)
Describe what technology you have used in your previous positions and how that might help you in a building inspector position in PDS? (5 pts.)
What does good customer service mean to you, and what steps do you take to ensure the customer has a positive experience with Snohomish County PDS? Provide an example of a time you provided excellent customer service. (5 pts.)
Required Question
Salary : $86,372 - $105,029
