Summary Of Position
LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY: $74,443.20 – $89,377.60 Annually ($35.79 – $42.97 Hourly), depending on qualifications
JOB TYPE: Regular, Full-Time
UNION STATUS: Non-rep
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
The Role
As a Building Inspector - Fire Safety, you will play a critical role in ensuring public safety, compliance, and quality construction in the City of Pasco. This position uniquely combines duties of a Fire Safety Inspector and a Building Inspector, conducting inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for compliance with building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, and municipal codes.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of both building construction and fire/life safety codes, the ability to interpret and apply regulations, and strong communication skills to educate and collaborate with contractors, homeowners, and business operators.
You Will
- Conduct fire and life safety inspections of new and existing structures.
- Perform building inspections during construction and review plans for code compliance.
- Issue correction notices, stop-work orders, and ensure timely follow-up.
- Provide technical interpretation of codes to contractors, architects, and the public.
- Inspect specialized conditions such as fire alarm/sprinkler systems, fireworks stands, and large public events.
- Maintain detailed reports and assist with cases requiring legal action.
Full Job Description Can Be Found Here.
A background check, valid driver license, and pre-employment drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least five (5) years of experience with both building and fire codes.
- At least four (4) years enforcing Fire and Life Safety Codes.
- Valid Washington State driver license.
- ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification (or ability to obtain prior to end of probationary period).
Preferred Qualifications
- ICC Fire Inspector I certification (must be obtained by end of 2nd year of employment).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Strong background in fire alarm/sprinkler system inspection.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
The City offers a full benefits package for employees and eligible dependents, including:
- Medical $153.70/mo, Dental $11.59/mo, Vision $6.54/mo.
- City-paid life insurance; supplemental coverage available.
- Vacation: 12 days in 1st year; Sick Leave: 12 days annually.
- 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension plan.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a 4% City match.
- Additional programs: Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending, LTD, Aflac, Flexible Schedule (with approval).
Safety/Work Conditions
- Field and office work in varying weather conditions.
- Frequent climbing, kneeling, and moving around construction sites.
- Exposure to heavy equipment, traffic, air pollution, and chemicals.
- On-call rotation may be required; inspections may occur after hours, on weekends, or during large public events.
APPLY TODAY!
If you’re seeking a fulfilling career ensuring safe and compliant growth in a vibrant community, we encourage you to apply!
For questions, please contact HR at (509) 545-3408 or HR@pasco.gov.
*The City of Pasco is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. If your experience does not exactly match every qualification, we still encourage you to apply!*
The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.
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