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Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
- City of Auburn, WA
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Auburn, WA
FULL_TIME
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Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, December 16, 2024.To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, December 15, 2024
The City of Auburn Community Development department is looking for a talented Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I to add to our team! This position performs technical work in the inspection of building and site improvements, which includes inspecting structural, plumbing, and mechanical construction for compliance with applicable building, development, environmental, and planning codes, adopted regulations and ordinances, and approved plans and specifications. This position makes decisions related to the acceptance and evaluation of building and other related permits; periodically will be required to perform review, evaluation, and decision of approval or denial of residential and commercial building plans and specifications for compliance with building codes, local ordinances, and construction requirements for structures in the City.
This role is critical to the development process and operations of the department. The building team provides a vital and important role in current and long-term safety of the public and property through the administration and enforcement of building, planning, and development codes and standards.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Department of Community Development is a dynamic and multicultural team dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in the service of the Auburn community. The Community Development management team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, supporting professional growth, and encouraging innovation and process improvement. Come be a part of our team of high performing multi-disciplinary professionals focused on collaborative teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Primary Duties
In this role you will do:
On- site inspections: Conduct inspections of various stages of construction to verify compliance with approved plans, codes and safety standards.- Plan review: Review construction plans, specifications and permit applications to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Building code compliance: Issue notices of violation and work closely with contractors, design professionals, and property owners to address compliance issues.
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Public interaction: Respond to inquiries and complaints from property owners, developers and the general public regarding building standards and permits.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed inspection reports, noting and code violations, deficiencies, or required corrections.
While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of college-level course work in building technology or related field and two (2) years of journey-level experience in general building construction.
- Experience as a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner in a public agency may substitute for the education and experience on a year for year basis
- any combination of experience, certification, training, and/or education that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
- Possession and retention of a valid state Driver's License without impending loss at time of application is required.
- Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector OR applicant required to obtain certifications within first year of employment.
Additional Information
Why choose the City of Auburn?- Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 11 days of paid vacation per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- and more!
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits
About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891, and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn
READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or humanresources@auburnwa.gov.
Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.
Communication from the City of Auburn:
We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov - 8 Days Ago
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
- City of Auburn
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Auburn, WA
FULL_TIME
- This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, December 16, 2024.To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. ...
- 8 Days Ago
Test Examiner
- Hatalom
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Lewis, WA
FULL_TIME
- Position: Test Examiner – Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA Clearance Requirement: Tier 3 background check (must maintain security level for the contract...
- 11 Days Ago
IRS Revenue Agent (Examiner)
- Internal Revenue Service
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Tacoma, WA
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Use your bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or your Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to qualify for an entry to mid-level Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) em...
- 2 Months Ago
Credit Risk Review Examiner III
- Umpqua Bank
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Tacoma, WA
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionAbout Us:Umpqua Bank is headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 5,000 employees and offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It’s an especially exciting time to join ...
- 11 Days Ago
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Code Enforcement Officer I, II or III - Building
- Mason County, WA
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Shelton, WA
- Salary : $64,284.00 - $92,331.60 Annually Location : Mason County, WA Job Type: Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hy...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Background Investigator
- City of Auburn, WA
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Auburn, WA
- Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Auburn, WA Job Type: Variable-Hour Department: Human Resources Opening Date...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Investigations Analyst
- Highmark Health
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Olympia, WA
- **Company :** Highmark Health **Job Description :** **JOB SUMMARY** This job conducts and supports internal investigatio...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Store Loss Prevention Investigator, University Village
- Sephora
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Seattle, WA
- Job ID: 257518 Store Name/Number: WA-University Village (0200) Address: 2676 NE University Village St., Seattle, WA 9810...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Traffic Safety Investigations Engineer (Engineer III)
- King County, WA
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Seattle, WA
- Salary : $102,980.80 - $130,540.80 Annually Location : Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Job ...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Investigator MD/DO
- Kaiser Permanente
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Seattle, WA
- Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) is accepting applications for research positions at the ...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Security Officer Unarmed
- GLOBAL SECURITY & INVESTIGATION
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Silverdale, WA
- Job Description Job Description SECURITY OFFICER / SECURITY GUARD Would you like a career in Law Enforcement, Correction...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Store Loss Prevention Investigator
- Sephora
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Tacoma, WA
- Job ID: 252805 Store Name/Number: WA-Tacoma (0656) Address: 4502 S Steele Street, Tacoma, WA 98409, United States (US) H...
- 12/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
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Income Estimation for Plans Examiner jobs
$65,481 to $83,949
Tacoma, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago
were up 2.8% from a year ago
What does a Plans Examiner do?
Plans Examiner
Works with applicants to make changes in project applications necessary to comply with community plans, policies, codes and criteria, while respecting the needs and objectives of the applicant.
January 30, 2023
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, to assume responsibility, to prioritize and resolve problems, to work under pressure, to pay close attention to detail, to coordinate tasks to completion and provide quality control for responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
February 11, 2023
Requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance involving comparing and evaluation possible courses of action and making a decision after various possibilities have been considered.
February 19, 2023
Attendance at pre-application conferences for coordination of development permits is necessary and you may be assigned as the primary contact for project process and coordination.
March 17, 2023
Assists Project Manager Assistant and department management in technical and customer problem resolutions for all projects.
March 18, 2023
Performs public outreach to educate the public and business community regarding the services offered and to receive input to establish the best customer service practices.
May 10, 2023
Prepare reports and report data in a complete, timely and understandable fashion and return as required to branch office.
May 20, 2023
Maintains good public relations with applicants and potential applicants while ensuring that all codes and regulations are uniformly interpreted and applied.
May 20, 2023