Building Inspector II - Plumbing

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:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical 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.
• Deferred Compensation: 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, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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1. Conducts on-site foundation inspections to verify proper placement and proper setbacks on the building site; checks site for adequate supporting soil; checks foundation for required rebar and concrete strength, ventilation placement and crawl space access.
2. Conducts on-site structural inspections to verify that construction methods and materials are in accordance with approved plans and accepted building standards; conducts inspections required by codes and related ordinances.
3. Conducts on-site mechanical inspections to verify that heating, ventilating, air conditioning, restaurant hoods and sprinkler systems are constructed and/or installed in accordance with approved plans, manufacturers' specifications and applicable codes and regulations.
4. Conducts inspections of commercial buildings for authorized and/or change of use; checks for approved fire assemblies such as walls, floors, ceilings, fire doors, fire-rated windows, fire dampers and sprinklers; checks for hazardous or unauthorized uses.
5. Conducts inspections for required exits, such as lighted exits, directional signs, stair size, handrails and guardrails, landings and closing devices.
6. Conducts inspections for state mandated handicap construction such as parking stalls, building access and restroom facilities.
7. Provides property owners and builders with information concerning building codes, ordinances and regulations.
8. Prepares required reports, certifications and sends violation notices to contractors and project owners as required.
9. Coordinates the final acceptance of commercial and residential construction and plumbing projects with the building inspection group and others; assists in identifying and resolving problems on completed projects.
10. Evaluates inspection tests from testing laboratories for such things as soil compaction, concrete mix, rebar placement and structural bolting; compares test results to design specifications.
11. Investigates citizen complaints regarding alleged violations of building standards, codes and ordinances; issues violation notices as required; follows up on notices to ensure compliance.

1. Performs related duties as required.

• building ordinances, codes, standards and regulations
• commercial and residential construction materials, methods and stages of construction
• plumbing material and methods of installation

• read and interpret plans, blue prints, engineering reports, research reports and specifications
• enforce laws, codes, ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and equity
• independently identify and define construction deficiencies which do not comply with laws and current standards
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, associates, architects, engineers, contractors, developers and the general public
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• read, learn, interpret and apply work related ordinances, codes, standards and regulations
• make work related decisions exercising sound judgment
• organize work load and paper work to set and meet priorities and time schedules

Salary : $86,372 - $105,029