Nature of Work
Ready to bring your construction inspection experience to the public sector? Join the City as we take on exciting new public works projects—your expertise is exactly what we need!
At the City of Bellingham, the Senior Construction Inspector performs complete field inspections of major capital construction including WSDOT and Federal Aid projects and subdivisions to ensure compliance with specifications and standards; initiates field engineering changes; serves as lead worker on major inspection projects.
Salary Information and Benefits:
This position will start at Step 1 ($38.36/hr). Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $38.36 - $46.99. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.
At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here’s a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.
10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match
Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.
Closing Date/Time: Mon, August 11,2025 at 8:30 AM Pacific Time
To apply online go to: http://www.cob.org/employment