Plans Examiner/Building Inspector

4 months ago

Camano Island, United States Island County, WA Full time
Salary: See Position Description

Location : Camano Island, WA

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 2024-062

Department: Planning & Community Development

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

Employee in this position examines residential and commercial building plans and makes construction site inspections to assure that plans, construction and the materials conform to local zoning, building, fire, plumbing, and mechanical code. Notifies builders and contractors of corrections required.

Placement or promotion of individual employees within the series of positions is at the discretion of the County, based on their educational training, related professional experience, and demonstrated competency in performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
Position is open until filled.
Hourly Pay Information for this Job Series:

Trainee, grade C-09: $23.59

Plans Exam/Bld Insp 1, grade C-11: $27.32

Plans Exam/Bld Insp 2, grade C-12: $29.81

Plans Exam/Bld Insp 3, grade C-13 $32.28

Job Duties

Trainee (Pay Grade 9)

Requirements

Experience in construction, Architecture or Appraisal

Duties

Shadow and learn from the Building division team how to conduct on-site reviews and inspections, verify residence location on lot, dimensional and structural conformity to approved plans and use of approved building materials of the proper size and quality for the specific application.

Become familiar with Island County Codes, Plumbing and mechanical codes.

Level 1 (Pay Grade 11)

Requirements

ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification R1

ICC Residential Building Inspector certification B1

NOTE: Employees hired prior to 2/1/2023 will have the option to get B2 and B3 or B1 and R1 certifications to get Level 1.

Duties
  • Conducts on-site residential inspections during construction; verify residence location on lot, dimensional and structural conformity to approved plans and use of approved building materials of the proper size and quality for the specific application.
  • Performs residential and non-residential plumbing inspections and observe testing of all plumbing and mechanical systems, repairs, alterations, renovations and installations as required.
  • Reviews structural, life, health and safety of minor residential and non-residential building plans with respect to the requirements of the International Building Code and other applicable laws and ordinances in order to enhance compliance and advise permit applicants.
  • Notifies builders and installers of building, mechanical and plumbing code violations and stipulate corrections required.
  • Writes and posts stop-work orders when code violations necessitate complete work stoppage.
  • Provides plumbing and building code interpretations when required.
  • Performs inspections of residential, commercial, and public curbs, driveways, sidewalks and construction sites as directed to assure conformance with County standards, zoning codes.
  • If determined to be qualified, may be assigned to perform mechanical inspections to verify compliance with the requirements of the International Mechanical Code.
  • Reviews residential, non-residential and commercial building plans with respect to the requirements of the Building Codes as adopted and other applicable laws and ordinances in order to correct code errors and advise permit applicant.
  • Inspects non-residential building for plumbing, mechanical and building code compliance.
  • Performs fire inspections if qualified.
Level 2 (Pay Grade 12)

Requirements

All requirements listed above

Commercial plumbing inspector certificate or plumber journeymen's certificate

Mechanical inspector certification M2

Duties

Same as above
  • Must be self sufficient
  • Organized and methodical
  • Ability to increase production from Level 1
Level 3 (Pay Grade 13)

Requirements

6 years' experience in the above and all certifications listed above

ICC Fire Inspector 1 certification - 66

ICC Plans Examiner certification B3

Must have the skills and ability to train and mentor step levels: Trainee and Level 1

Duties

Same as above
  • Responsible and dedicated
  • Ability to review others work
  • Ability to increase production from level 2
  • Ability to assist with trainee and level 1 learning
  • Ability to assist Building official as needed
Education, Experience & Certifications
  • High school Diploma or GED certification
  • Experience in the Building industry
  • Capable of learning and testing for exams and certifications
  • High standard of accuracy
  • Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and tactfully
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Customer service experience and ability to work with the public in a professional manner.


Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Vision: Vision coverage is included in one Medical plan and another option is available at employee expense.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)

Student debt? Working for Island County can provide relief
Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

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