Building Inspector I, Everett

Salary:

$9,679.00 - $10,471.00 Monthly Location :

Everett, WA Job Type:

Full Time Job Number:

A26041 Department:

Public Works Opening Date:

05/07/2026 Closing Date:

6/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Nature of Work The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for

BUILDING INSPECTOR I .

About the Job

The building inspector work involves performing inspections of a variety of building construction in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and other structures for structural safety, fire/life safety, energy conservation, and conformity of the entire structure to determine whether workmanship, installation, and materials conform with requirements set forth in the approved plans, the city and state building codes, and related laws, ordinances and regulations.In addition, inspection of relevant work pertaining to the Washington State Energy Code and the accessibility requirements of the Washington State Building Code is performed. Employees usually work independently in the field and are responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment. The work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Inspector and the Building Official.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the

This position is eligible for internal promotion to Building Inspector II as noted in the Special Requirements and Certifications section listed in the class spec on the

About the Division

The Permit Services inspection workgroup inspects all facets of construction for private development. This includes building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, utilities, roadways, and sitework for diverse types of projects, including residential, commercial, hospitals, industrial facilities, port facilities, marinas, mid- and high-rise buildings, nuclear research and development, various manufacturing including one of the world's largest manufacturing plants. The inspection workgroup is made up of highly trained tradespersons with numerous years of construction experience. Most of the positions require licensing, training, and certifications. The workgroup is currently staffed by ten inspectors who collectively complete roughly 20,000 inspections each year. The inspectors also perform plan reviews and field a variety of technical inquiries providing exceptional customer service to owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. This group of inspectors keeps construction moving while maintaining minimum standards throughout the City of Everett.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through , and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here:

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma, GED or equivalency, plus a minimum of four (4) years increasingly responsible experience working in the building trades. Experience performing inspections or quality control is highly desirable. Possession of, a valid, unrestricted (corrective lenses allowed) driver license at the date of hire; and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.HOW TO APPLY

Application materials may be accessed via All applicants are required to complete and submit the following: The standard City of Everett Application Form. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for

Building Inspector I . Resume - not to exceed two pages - failure to submit a resume may result in disqualification from the process. Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2026, to be considered. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.EXAMINATION STEPS

There will be a pre-screening of all applications. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 10%). Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%). Oral board may contain a practical component. All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.IMPORTANT NOTES

A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register. The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. VPP language change 2024: Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined inExtensive background checks will be conducted. New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range. This job classification is represented by the Filing Opens: May 7, 2026

Filing Closes: June 7, 2026

Open/Competitive

A23041 The City of Everett provides a consisting of the following:

Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured

Medical Plan Delta

Dental

Service Plan HMA self-insured

Vision

Plan Life Insurance

for the employee in the amount of 1 x annual salary to $150,000 maximum Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Policy

Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. Premiums for Delta Dental and HMA Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee and eligible dependents. Premiums for HMA Medical and Kaiser Medical Coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life, and Accidental Death&Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.

An additional benefit is available through a

Voluntary Life

Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premium for this benefit.

It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the

Department of Retirement

Systems for Washington State .

Three voluntary

Deferred Compensation

programs are available for employee participation.

A

Flexible Spending

Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.

The

Employee Assistance Program EAP

is provided free of charge to employees and family members.

Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement. 01

Important! Please read

ALL

of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a test. Redacted versions of your resume and supplemental questionnaire (with all personal identifiers removed) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements to advance in the process.Please ensure your answers are authentic and reflect your own experience as listed on your resume. Copying and pasting AI-generated responses that do not accurately represent your background may negatively impact your score. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City. I have read and understand the above instructions.

Yes No

02

Have you uploaded your resume?Please note: Two Page Resume Only: We will

only

accept the first two pages of your resume, any other pages will be omitted. I understand the two page resume rule and that applications without an attached resume will not be considered.

Yes No

03

Do you Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?

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04

Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted driver license; OR if your current driver license was not issued by Washington State, are you able to possess a Washington State Driver's License with 30 days of hire?

Yes No

05

Describe

IN DETAIL

how you meet the minimum qualifications of four (4) years of increasingly responsible verifiable work experience in the building trades. (List dates of employment, company name(s), and specific type of experience) Required Question