Building/Fire Official

FIRST REVIEW DATE OF APPLICATIONS

Hiring classification wage is based on qualifications and typically no higher than a step 3.

The salary listed is steps 1 through 6 and are the classification for Building/Fire Official. This includes the maximum earnings for the classifications with longevity. Per Washington State Pay Transparency Act.   

Building/Fire Official Step Range (1-6) - $102,456 - $132,396 Annually

Building/Fire Official Longevity Range (1-6) - $102,396 - $139,020 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Your job in the department is to . . . 

Under general direction, oversee, administer, coordinate and enforce the adopted International Building, Residential, Mechanical and Fire Code(s), Uniform Plumbing, Code, Washington State Energy Code, barrier free codes, and dangerous building/International Property Maintenance codes for all new construction, renovation, major remodeling, alteration, repair and use of structures within the City; provide technical and specialized expertise related to area of assignment; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provide responsible staff assistance to the Planning and Development Services Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive.  An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform.

For each function (Should not include much more than 10 functions), indicate the frequency each function is performed (D=Daily, W=Weekly, M=Monthly, Q=Quarterly, AN=As Needed).

Estimate the distribution of total working time on an annual basis using percentages of not less than 5%. Total percentage of time must add up to 100%. 

Number of Job Functions:5

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

1 - Little or no supervisor responsibility for work of others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Indicate the MINIMUM educational level required and the number of years of relevant experience required to perform the duties of the position.

Minimum Education Level

2 - Associates and/or Professional Certification (if specific fields, list below)

Specifics:Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in building construction or a related field. Additional experience and specialized training may substitute for formal education.

Minimum Experience Level

Four-Five years (if in specific skills/fields, list below)

Specifics:Four years of increasingly responsible experience in building inspection.

Substitution Note:A combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Certifications

Certification(s) required (list specifics below)

Specifics:Current ICC (International Code Council) certification as a building or residential inspector or legacy certification as building inspector, plumbing inspector, mechanical inspector, Accessibility Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector II as issued by the International Fire Code Institute (IFCI). Combination inspector certifications will be considered. At least one certification is required at the time of hire. Additional certifications (showing progression towards certification) must be begun within one year of hire.

Driver’s License

Other vehicle credential required (list specifics below)

Specifics:Washington state driver’s license

Other Licenses

None required

Specifics:N/A

Desirable Qualifications: Past experience in the construction or building trades is highly desirable. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Conditions: All staff positions at the City are required to be available to report to work during off hours in case of emergency and perform duties as assigned.

Work Location: City of Snohomish 

Travel:Within the City to perform functions such as working with community members, presentations, and trainings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Environment: Indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical currents, toxic agents/chemicals, and inclement weather conditions; work with or in water; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. 

Physical: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office and field setting; stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, and walk on uneven terrain, loose soil and sloped surfaces; reach and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate amounts of weights; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Click or tap here to enter text.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Snohomish is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.