Building Inspector/ Planner

Wahkiakum County•Wahkiakum County, WA

About The Position

The Building Inspector/ Planner administers, manages, and enforces development regulations for Wahkiakum County’s Housing and Community Development Department. The position manages and administers building code and land development regulations, provides staff support to the County Planning Commission, and works closely with the Public Works Department. Additional duties include serving as the ADA compliance officer and county occupational safety officer, and performing general facility maintenance as needed. The role also provides professional customer service, maintains technical knowledge through education and professional networking, and generates and administers the department budget while presenting budget issues to a supervisor.

Requirements

Three years of increasing responsibility in the public or private sector in land use and/or development regulations.
Certification as an International Building Code or Residential Code inspector.
Knowledge of county-adopted building regulations, land use regulations, and the comprehensive plan.
Ability to communicate factual information clearly to audiences with varying levels of knowledge.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other agencies, and the public.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word.
Ability to operate general office equipment as required.
Ability to maintain records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Administer, manage, and enforce all development regulations.
Enforce Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes.
Review proposed development for consistency with the Critical Areas Ordinance, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Shoreline Management Master Program, Subdivision Ordinance, Short Subdivision Ordinance, and SEPA Ordinance.
Work closely with the Public Works Department.
Provide staff support to the Wahkiakum County Planning Commission.
Serve as ADA compliance officer and county occupational safety officer.
Perform general facility maintenance as needed.
Handle phone calls and work with the general public courteously and professionally.
Attend appropriate educational classes offered by the County, State, and technical organizations, and establish personal networks to maintain professional and technical knowledge.
Generate and administer the Housing and Community Development budget and present budget issues to a supervisor.