Construction Inspector, Senior

Senior Construction Inspector

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Construction Inspector to join our Public Works Department, responsible for inspecting roads, utilities, and other infrastructure improvements constructed as part of private development projects through all phases of construction and improvement. This advanced journey-level role offers the opportunity to apply independent judgment and initiative while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations, and quality standards.

What will you do in this position?

• Inspect and monitor complex private development projects, including industrial, commercial, and residential, through all construction phases to ensure improvements, alterations, and repairs comply with applicable State and local regulations.
• Independently review plans and specifications of assigned work prior to permit issuance.
• Perform field inspections to evaluate and validate the work performed; verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Proactively assist contractors with problems and concerns; anticipates problems and pursues solutions.
• Assist the public and other agencies in matters relating to PWD projects; serves as a liaison between engineering, operations, contractors, and developers; explains City codes, policies, procedures, and regulations; provides information and recommendations.

A successful candidate in this position will :

About City of Bothell :

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger. If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov. To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits. We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.