Entry Building Inspector

Entry Building Inspector

Salary

$99,567.46 - $109,914.26 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-00340

Department

Development Services

Division

DS Building Inspection

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Entry Inspector is the first level in the Building Inspector class series. This position works under the close supervision and oversight of an Inspection Supervisor. After initial office training in basic code and plan reading duties, positions at this level are expected to gain on-the-job training and advance their experience in conducting inspections independently. The purpose of inspection work is to inspect field construction to evaluate and verify conformance with approved plans, national, state, and City of Bellevue construction codes and policies & procedures, and related ordinance provisions of structural & architectural designs, fire-resistance, accessibility, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, energy efficiency, clearing, grading, and site drainage, and other facets of compliant construction in the City of Bellevue.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of their supervisor and assistance from more experienced inspectors, the primary duties of an entry-level inspector include:

• Participates in and inspects an increasingly varied range of less complex residential, commercial, and industrial building construction projects during progressive stages of construction activity.
• Evaluate compliance with City of Bellevue, state, and national codes and regulations.
• Generates correction notices and other types of official documents for use by internal and external customers.
• Participates in and makes re-inspections to ensure alterations or revisions have been properly completed.
• Participates in preconstruction meetings with customers and staff regarding inspections required such as those involving building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, clearing & grading, and other concerns before proceeding with construction.
• Participates in discussions with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other customers regarding permits, plans, specifications, and approved materials and methods.
• Learns to research new products and materials for code compliance.
• Participates in responding to citizen complaints by making inspections, discussing the situation with the complainant to resolve the problem, and following up with re-inspection
• Conducts research on new projects and existing buildings to determine the type of construction, permitted occupancies, special construction requirements, and associated MEP systems.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as assigned by the Inspection Supervisor, Inspection Services Manager, or Building Official.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years in a relevant construction field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Safe driving record and valid Washington State drivers license required; routine driving of a city-assigned vehicle is an essential function of the job.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Requires exposure to adverse weather conditions, including outside weather conditions, in wet and/or cold, hot, and humid conditions.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Requires inspection in high, precarious places, and/or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration, and/or exposure to nearby construction machinery and hazards.
• Requires automobile travel.
• May be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

This is a full-time, union position represented by Teamsters Local 763 206.441.0763.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the Citys self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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Your responses in this section will be used to review your application and determine your eligibility for this position. The experience listed here MUST match the employment history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, please go back and update your application before submitting, as any discrepancies may result in removal from consideration. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above". We do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Which best describes your experience inspections, plan review, or permit technician duties with a private or public agency?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

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Please describe and list if it was with a private or public agency. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

04

How many years of experience do you have in a relevant construction field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

05

Please describe your experience. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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Please describe any college-level coursework or training in the following areas: building codes, building trades, structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing engineering design. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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Which types of technical documents do you have two or more years of experience working with? (select all that apply)

• Codes or regulations
• Construction plans or specifications
• Equipment schedules
• Technical reports or design documents
• Manufacturer installation guides
• None of the above

08

Please describe your experience. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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What best describes your prior work experience in the building and construction design?

• No experience
• Limited exposure (less than 1 year)
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

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Please describe your experience. (Please be mindful that artificial intelligence tools, when used to assist in drafting responses, can produce similar language across the many applications submitted. Responses are more effective if they clearly reflect personal experience, specific examples, and individual voice.) [100 words MAXIMUM]

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Which electronic tools have you used as part of your job duties? (select all that apply)

• Tablets or mobile devices
• Mobile apps for field inspections
• Digital checklists
• Field reporting or inspection management systems
• Cloud based permitting or document systems
• None of the above

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How much experience do you have interacting with customers, contractors, homeowners, or the public in a service oriented role?

• No experience
• Occasional interaction as part of another role
• Frequent interaction where I provided information or answered questions
• Regular responsibility for resolving concerns or handling complaints
• Extensive customer or contractor engagement as a primary job duty

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/