Building Official

General Function:
Plans and performs inspections of residential and commercial buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with applicable code requirements, application of safe construction practices, and other regulations or ordinances relating to safety, health, and welfare of the public.

Manages the review of all building plans and the processing of building permits.

Administers and enforces the city's building regulations in CMC Title 18.

May supervise employees in building inspection, code enforcement and building permitting.
Education and Experience:
College course work in the basic principles of civil and mechanical engineering or building construction, five years experience as a building inspector, three years of supervisory experience or any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Certification by I.C.B.O. for building inspections must be obtained within one year of employment. Must be certified by I.C.C. as a residential and commercial building inspector at time of hire.
Valid Washington State driver's license is required with acceptable driving record. Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record. A complete driving abstract will be required.
Application Process:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found at:



along with a cover letter and resume to:

Human

Resources Office, PO Box 609 /118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531

or

e-mail

. First review of applications will be on Friday, March 1, 2024.
(Postmarks NOT accepted). E-mail applications must be signed and mailed after electronic filing.

NOTE: Resumes may be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the Citys application

form. Applications can be e-mailed, but the City must receive an original signed application prior to

interview
The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability.

Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested.

Please notify HR of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying.
Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment.

All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.

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