Building Inspector/Code Compliance Officer

Building Inspector/Code Compliance Officer

Wages/Hours:        $41.54 - $48.58 / Hour (2025)

40 Hrs. / Wk.

Closing Date:       Open Until Filled (First Review 8/22/25)

Position Description:    
The Building Inspector/Code Compliance Officer reviews plans, inspects construction sites, is a source of information for building related questions, and is responsible for overseeing the operations of the building division of the community development department.

Additionally, the incumbent oversees the Town's land use compliance program, including abatement of nuisances (e.g. junk cars, trash, derelict structures), sign regulation, non-conforming land uses, urban forestry management provisions, and monitoring project conformance with development/landscape standards.

Full Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    High School Diploma or GED

2.    One-year plan review experience covering a variety of related tasks or any combination of experience,     education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge/abilities required.

3.    International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner.

4.    Skilled with Word and Excel to perform word processing, spreadsheet creation (permit tracking), and data entry.

5.    Possession of valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within specified period.   Good driving record.

6.    Two years of undergraduate school or vocational training in planning, building inspection, law enforcement or related field and two years of progressively responsible/relevant work experience.

Preferred:  Experience as a building inspector / code compliance officer. Bachelor's degree in planning, construction management, landscape architecture or a related field.

Benefits:

Washington State retirement, medical (incl. employee assistance program-EAP), dental, vision, disability, life, vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity, optional (employee funded) deferred compensation and supplemental insurance plans.

Physical Requirements:    The employee in this position must be able to drive.  This position requires the incumbent to be able to traverse uneven terrain as the worksite is primarily construction sites. The position requires considerable walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling and the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. It also requires the ability to communicate effectively by phone and/or in writing.

Working Conditions:  

Work is performed in an office environment as well as outdoors.  Outdoor work may occur in all types of weather conditions.  The incumbent drives daily to inspect construction sites.  Work may occasionally require attendance at evening meetings.

Application Procedure:

Fillable applications are available online at www.townofsteilacoom.org/234/Employment. Submit a Town of Steilacoom application and your resume to Town of Steilacoom, Attn:  Human Resources, 2301 Worthington Street, Steilacoom, Washington 98388, fax to (253) 588-5151, or email the application and your resume to micki.sterbick@ci.steilacoom.wa.us.  Applications may also be obtained by calling (253) 983-2053.  Please note on the application the position for which you are applying.  The position is open until filled.  Early application submission is encouraged.  Those applicants whose qualifications closely correspond to the Town’s needs may be selected to interview.

The Town of Steilacoom is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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