Building Technical Specialist - Bellevue, WA

Come Join the City of Bellevue · New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. · Job Summary · The City of Bellevue Development Services Department is looking for a Building Technical ...

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Come Join the City of Bellevue

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The City of Bellevue Development Services Department is looking for a Building Technical Specialist with a focus in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) to join our team. Development Services is a multi-department line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas. The scope of potential assignments is diverse and varied and ranges from providing public information on policies, codes, and processes to reviewing minor project plan submittals for compliance with local, state, and national codes for building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, accessibility, flood hazard, energy, and other related codes.

Bellevue is a dynamic, international, multicultural, future-focused, diversity-driven, high-performing City. Our Council vision is: "Bellevue welcomes the world, our diversity is our strength." We value all employees and their contributions. The City invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development by building on our commonalities and our differences. Bellevue is noted for its diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. We work collectively to make it a place where you want to work, live and play.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

Primary Duties:

• Acts as first line of technical plan review of construction drawings and related documents to assess the adequacy and completeness of technical aspects of the information for permit submittals.
• Provide customer service at the permit center counter related to City codes and policies. Assists customers with permit-related questions
• Responds to public inquiries concerning MEP and Building code compliance issues.
• Examines less-complex plans and related documents for new construction or alterations to ensure compliance with construction codes, under guidance and supervision.
• Reviews and approves review or inspection corrections for code requirements under guidance and supervision.
• Verify that other departments have completed and documented reviews and approvals of submitted plans as required. Coordinates limited activities with plan reviewers, inspectors, planners, engineers, supervisors, and other agency staff.
• Assist MEP and Building inspectors in solving a variety of problems encountered during construction phases.
• Research problems and complaints regarding code compliance of commercial and residential buildings and systems.
• Documents, organizes, and facilitates the creation of department policies and procedures under direct supervision.

Secondary Duties:

• Performs less-technical inspections or reinspections and assists with other inspection-related activities as needed.
• Assists with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of accurate records of inspection activities to support inspectors and combo inspectors

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
• General knowledge of City of Bellevue Adopted Codes and general construction codes.
• Basic knowledge of construction practices and MEP trades related to the enforcement of codes and permitting processes.
• Basic understanding of typical mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for residential and commercial structures
• Knowledge of building and construction materials, methods in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and the general public.
• Read and understand plans and blueprints.
• Effectively communicate technical and non-technical information and ideas, orally and in writing.
• Perform standard mathematical calculations necessary to read and interpret drawings of engineered systems.
• Must be able to respond diplomatically when working with angry people and when resolving disputes.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Minimum Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three or more years of experience in the construction industry or related areas.

Preferred Experience

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university in a field involving coursework in mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems, building construction technology, architecture, and other related subjects.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

• Work involves moving, communicating, operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work my periodically require the employee to climb balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee may be required to transport, position, install and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

This is a union position, represented by Teamsters Local 763. Phone: The City determines placement within the salary range based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The applicant's input, if offered, will be considered prior to salary placement.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at or . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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