Salary: $7,708.00 - $9,371.00 Monthly
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A26051
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Nature of Work
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I in the PUBLIC WORKS.

About the Job:

This is skilled engineering and inspection work performed in the field and office.

The work involves conducting construction inspections of a variety of public works, public utilities, and private development projects within or on behalf of the City, including public contract management duties. Successful performance requires the application of precise engineering knowledge gained through training and experience. Although advice is generally available, employees in this class are expected to exercise independent judgment in solving field and office problems.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent.
• An Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction technology or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in construction activities and/or inspection of public works, public utilities, and private development projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted (corrected lenses allowed) driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
• The standard City of Everett Application Form.
• Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Construction Inspector I.
• Must attach a one to two page resume.
• Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026 to be considered.
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire and the resume will be reviewed together to generate a single combined score, which will be blind-rated and weighted at 10%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%).
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
• This job classification is represented by the AFSCME Union.

Filing Opens: 8/3/2026

Closes: 8/24/2026

Open/Competitive

A26051
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Important! Please read ALL of the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a test - it will be scored. Redacted versions of your application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire (with all personal identifiers removed) may be reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements to advance in the process.Please ensure your answers are authentic and reflect your own experience as listed on your resume. Copying and pasting AI-generated responses that do not accurately represent your background may negatively impact your score. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the City.I have read and understand the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

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You are now required to submit a resume with your application. You are responsible for ensuring the resume is uploaded and attached to the application. If you have technical difficulties uploading your resume, it is your responsibility to contact either HR or Neogov to ensure the resume is submitted.We will only accept the first two pages of your resume, any other pages will be omitted.I understand that applications without an attached resume will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe IN DETAIL how you meet the minimum requirements of this position:

Three years of experience in construction activities and/or inspection of public works, public utilities, and private development projects.

Please include any preferred education of this position:

An Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction technology or related field.

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