King County

Building Official (Engineer IV)

King County

Seattle, WACareer Service (Exec)Posted Jul 24, 2026

Job description

The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division  is recruiting for a Building Official (Engineer IV).  This role provides supervision, technical leadership, and operational guidance will oversee  specialized plan examination of building plans and supporting documentation for structures and developments; as well as field inspections of single family, multi-family, commercial buildings, and other structures to ensure compliance with structural, life safety, energy, mechanical, accessibility, and other applicable county, state, and federal building codes and regulations.

The Building Official applies codes in complex, real-world scenarios, navigates gray areas thoughtfully, and helps...