Combo Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector or Building Inspector/Plans Examiner

Salary: $37.73 - $55.68 Hourly

Location : Lynnwood WA 98036, WA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time Benefitted

Job Number: 2024-00018

Department: DBS

Opening Date: 04/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFS

Summary

The City of Lynnwood Development and Business Services (DBS) has an opening for a Combination Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector or a Building Inspector/Plan Examiner


Lynnwood's superior accessibility, location, community amenities and people focus have made Lynnwood a great deal more! Our City is experiencing a significant growth in development
Sound Transit's light rail extension is a catalyst to achieve Lynnwood's strategic priorities for new development in the Lynnwood City Center and Regional Growth Center
Major developments are occurring citywide in both the public and private sectors
Organizational excellence is another strategic priority for Lynnwood
The Development & Business Services (DBS) team has a commitment for pursuing continuous process improvements
The goal is to align DBS with Lynnwood's vision to be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant, community with engaged citizen and an accountable government
We are building our DBS team to focus on customer service, process improvements, collaboration, and problem solving


Our ideal candidate will:

• Be customer service and safety focused while working collaboratively with the City Building Official, Fire Marshall, and customers to deliver consistent and thorough plan review and inspections.
• Possess a deep knowledge of state and local building and electrical codes with the proven ability to reasonably interpret and professionally communicate code requirements and decisions to applicants.
• Exercise good judgment in conducting plan review, inspection, and follow up with applicants.
• Be tactful, thorough and solution-oriented in explaining to contractors, owners, and developers, the code interpretation or requirements that may have been missed.
• Be skilled in imparting the methods for correction of observed deficiencies or deviations from approved plans to determine and ensure compliance.
• Be comfortable with electronic and mobile technologies to review plans, schedule, complete and track inspections.
• Be excited to work in a busy, rapidly growing city with a diverse range of projects and customers.

Salary Information (hourly rates):
Combination Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector $43.99-$55.68
Building Inspector/Plans Examiner $37.73-$47.73

Summary
Under the direction of the Building Services Manager, this position performs inspections and plan reviews for structural, non-structural and fire life safety components of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with State adopted Building Codes; State Energy Codes; Accessibility Codes; other applicable State laws; and the City of Lynnwood Municipal Code and ordinances.
Essential Functions

Combination Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector Essential Functions:
Includes, but is not limited to, such essential functions as listed below:

• Inspect buildings for building, plumbing and mechanical installations for conformance with the appropriate codes, regulations and plans/specifications.
• Monitor construction projects to detect conditions which may require changes in the construction sequence; inform builders of code violations and necessary action for compliance.
• Perform plan reviews of structural, non-structural and fire life safety components of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with State adopted Building Codes; State Energy Codes; Accessibility Codes; other applicable State laws; and the City of Lynnwood Municipal Code and ordinances.
• Answer questions by telephone, email, at the counter, or in the field regarding code requirements for construction, plumbing, mechanical, building, permit application requirements, and other construction related questions.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning alleged violations of City ordinances; assist code enforcement with concerns related to new and existing structures.
• Maintain records and files.
• Evaluates buildings and other structures for structural, electrical and general life safety issues during disasters and emergencies
  Advises owners and /or occupants of status
  Assists with evacuation of occupants and owners as required.
• Conduct pre-construction, pre-development and other meetings as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Essential Functions
Includes but is not limited to such essential functions as listed below:

• Inspect buildings for building, plumbing and mechanical installations for conformance with the appropriate codes, regulations and plans/specifications.
• Monitor construction projects to detect conditions which may require changes in the construction sequence; inform builders of code violations and necessary action for compliance.
• Perform limited plan reviews of structural, non-structural and fire life safety components of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with State adopted Building Codes; State Energy Codes; Accessibility Codes; other applicable State laws; and the City of Lynnwood Municipal Code and ordinances.
• Answer questions by telephone, email, at the counter, or in the field regarding code requirements for construction, plumbing, mechanical, building, permit application requirements, and other construction related questions.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning alleged violations of City ordinances; assist code enforcement with concerns related to new and existing structures.
• Maintain records and files.
• Evaluates buildings and other structures for structural, electrical and general life safety issues during disasters and emergences
  Advises owners and /or occupants of status
  Assists with evacuation of occupants and owners as required.
• Conduct pre-construction and other meetings as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Combination Plan Reviewer/Building Inspector Minimum Qualification:
Requires 4 years of directly-related experience in municipal or state inspections and an ICC certification as a Commercial Building Inspector at time of hire
ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner will be required within 12 months of hire, and must possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire.

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Minimum Qualifications
Requires 4 years of directly-related experience in municipal or state inspections or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; ICC certification as a Commercial or Residential Building Inspector is required at time of hire; ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner is desirable; and must possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State driver's license at time of hire

Additional Information

This position is represented by Local 3035, Council 2, Washington State Council of County and City Employees AFSCME / AFL-CIO.

Medical Benefits
The City of Lynnwood offers AFSCME regular full-time staff two options for medical coverage - Regence Blue Shield or Group Health Cooperative
Employees are covered at no cost and can cover their spouse and/or dependents at a cost of 10% of premiums.

Dental Benefits
The City of Lynnwood dental coverage is through Washington Dental Service
Employees are covered at no cost in our incentive-based plan and can cover their spouse and/or dependents at a cost of 10% of premiums.

Vision
The City also offers AFSCME regular full-time employees vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Coverage includes one eye exam and new lenses every 12 months, and new frames every 24 months
Employees pay 100% of spouse and/or dependent vision coverage


Employee Assistance Program
Our EAP provides free, short-term, confidential counseling and is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week for the employee and family members


Medical, dental, vision and EAP are effective the first of the month following your date of hire


Voluntary Benefits
The City of Lynnwood offers eligible regular full-time employees the opportunity to participate in several voluntary benefits on a self-pay basis
Voluntary benefits include:
•Group Long Term Care Insurance
•Flexible Spending Account Plan
•457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vacation
Vacation is accrued based on the AFSCME Union Contract.

Sick Leave
Sick leave is accrued based on the AFSCME Union Contract.

Holidays
The City of Lynnwood observes 11 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday


FMLA Leave
Employees with at least 12 months of service and who have worked at least 1,250 hours are entitled to an unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a qualifying health condition.

Retirement
All regular full-time staff will participate in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems


Direct Deposit
All regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in the direct deposit payroll program at no cost.

Reviews and Pay Increases
Employees receive an initial performance review at the end of their orientation period followed by annual reviews based on date of hire
The pay range for employees is established by union contract
Employees receive increases once a year until they reach the top of their salary range, pending satisfactory or better performance
COLA's may be given annually per union contract or Council approval.

Employee Records and Privacy
Records are confidential and not released without an employee's consent unless legally mandated
Employees (and their supervisors) may review their files by contacting the Human Resources Department
The only information that will be released to outside inquiries without a signed release is the employee's dates of employment, job title, status (full- time or part-time) and in some cases, pay rate.