Top 14 Examiner/building inspector Jobs in Washington State

Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
City of Auburn, WA —Auburn, WA
- $94,883.28 - $116,635.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Schematics
- Construction site
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Inspector General - Council (Z2 : Council Guidelines)
King County —Seattle, WA
- $181,305.85 - $243,836.14 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Building Official
City of Marysville, WA —Marysville, WA
- $132,808 - $166,566 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Building Division Manager/Building Official
City of Lynnwood, WA —Lynnwood, WA
- $65.95 - $84.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Construction site
Code Enforcement Officer - Clark County Community Development
Clark County Washington —Clark County, WA
- $33.26 - $44.90 an hour
- Online Application
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Building & Planning Project Coordinator 2 - (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)
Spokane County Washington —Spokane, WA
- $26.01 - $36.23 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Senior Code and Policy Planner
City of Bellevue —Bellevue, WA
- $106,986.45 - $147,677.42 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
Building Official
City of Port Townsend —Port Townsend, WA
- $104,852 - $130,017 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Heavy lifting
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- AD&D insurance
Deputy Building Official/Deputy Fire Marshal
City of Moses Lake —Moses Lake, WA
- $95,430 - $116,001 a year
- Background check
- Construction site
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Certified Boiler Inspector
City of Spokane —Spokane, WA
- $66,356.64 - $109,265.04 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid jury duty
- Commuter assistance
Deputy Fire Marshal I
King County —Renton, WA
- $42.75 - $54.19 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Electrical Inspector / Combination Inspector
City of Bellingham —Bellingham, WA
- $44.97 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Plans Examiner I (Open Until Filled)
Clallam County, WA —Clallam County, WA
- $27.30 - $33.26 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Civil Engineer (Geotechnical)
City of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $74.99 - $87.31 an hour
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I

City of Auburn, WA -
Auburn, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$94,883.28 - $116,635.20 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Construction regulatory compliance
In-person customer service
Plumbing building codes
Residential building construction inspection
Driver's License
Construction quality inspections
Zoning regulations
Document review
Building code analysis
Building installation safety compliance
Structural systems
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Position Details

This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, July 27, 2026.

To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, July 26, 2026

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, including structural, plumbing, and mechanical construction for compliance with adopted building codes, local ordinances, applicable regulations, and approved plans/specifications. The position also assists with permit review activities and may perform residential and limited commercial plan review assignments under the guidance of senior staff. The position serves as an entry-level role designed to develop the knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience necessary for increasingly complex inspection and plan review responsibilities.

This entry-level position offers an opportunity for increasing level of responsibilities and professional development. Advancement to Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II is contingent upon demonstrated proficiency in inspection duties, successful completion of assigned plan review activities (checklist), acquisition of required certifications, and the operational needs of the department.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Knowledge of codes and regulations both at state and local levels: Expertise in building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety standards.
Technical Understanding: Strong familiarity with construction methods structural design principles, and plan review processes.
Inspection technique: Ability to conduct daily thorough on- site inspections construction projects to ensure code compliance.
Problem solving: Ability to identify building code violations and provide a detailed written report to ensure code compliance.
Customer service: Ability to interact professionally with contractors, developers, homeowners, and the general public to address concerns and provide guidance.
Adaptability: Ability to work in varying environmental conditions and respond to changing priorities.
Technology proficiency: Competence in using inspection software and tools to document and record findings.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Community Development team is intelligent, creative, fun and supportive of each other. It is a team that values individual opinions, diversity of thought, new ways of approaching our work, better ways of delivering our services, and appreciation and respect for each other. The Department is a dynamic and multi-cultural team that is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and in the service we provide to our community. The Department’s leadership team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, investing in professional growth, and encouraging innovation and process improvement.

Primary Duties

In this role you will:

Inspect structural, plumbing, and mechanical installations for compliance with the appropriate codes, applicable regulations, and approved plans and specification.
Perform inspections independently but conducts plan review assignments under general supervision and guidance from senior staff.
Initiate discussions with contractors and property owners related to construction corrections, when necessary.
Understand construction drawings and construction principles and independently reads and interprets construction plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and construction specifications in both electronic and paper forms.
Maintain current knowledge, and engages in continuing education, of building construction technology and codes including standards, practices, and methods of all types of residential and commercial construction.

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.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Posses and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment
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
Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
12 days of paid vacation per year
11 paid holidays 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!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:

https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, 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/InclusiveAuburn

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails 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 e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at [email protected].

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

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