Construction Inspector I

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I in the PUBLIC WORKS . Why Everett? Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance. The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting a welcoming environment for all employees. The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: AFSCME Benefit Guide About the Job: This is skilled engineering and inspection work performed in the field and office. The work involves conducting construction inspections of a variety of public works, public utilities, and private development projects within or on behalf of the City, including public contract management duties. Successful performance requires the application of precise engineering knowledge gained through training and experience. Although advice is generally available, employees in this class are expected to exercise independent judgment in solving field and office problems. For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website. About the City: Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team. This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires high school graduation or equivalent. An Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, construction technology or related field preferred. Three years of experience in construction activities and/or inspection of public works, public utilities, and private development projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid, unrestricted (corrected lenses allowed) driver license at the date of hire, and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire. Filing Opens: 8/3/2026 Closes: 8/24/2026 Open/Competitive

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