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: TEAMSH

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 driver's 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 driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

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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)
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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

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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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Please describe any college-level coursework or training in the following areas: building codes, bui