Description

The City of Bellingham is looking for its next Building Official to join our Planning and Community Development Department. If you are a solution-oriented individual that values the opportunity to help shape the built environment and want to be part of a progressive organization that is taking a proactive approach towards growth management and the changing needs of our community, please check out this employment opportunity.  

Requirements

Experience and Training

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration or a related field preferred. 
Ten (10) years of experience in Building Plans Examination, Building Inspection and/or Construction Management required, which must include five (5) years of supervisory experience. 
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
 
Necessary Special Requirements
 

Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check (see Fair Hiring Practices below).
Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire. 
ICC certification as a Certified Building Official required within six (6) months from date of hire.
ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner, Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector required at time of hire.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record. Candidates must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire.