City of Auburn, WA Jobs Hiring Now
City of Auburn, WA is hiring for 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in civil engineering and business operations, with listed salaries up to about $181,000. Migrate Mate updates City of Auburn, WA's live openings daily. The City of Auburn, WA is a municipal government serving residents through public works, utilities, community development, and general city services.
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City of Auburn, WA hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 6
- Top team
- Civil Engineering
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Auburn
- Salary range
- $95,000–$181,000
Listed salaries for City of Auburn, WA roles on Migrate Mate range from about $95,000 to $181,000 per year across 6 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. One role lists an hourly contract rate.
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Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
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City of Auburn, WA
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
Auburn, Washington
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker- Golf
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City of Auburn, WA
Seasonal Maintenance Worker- Golf
River Road, Washington
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Human Resources Coordinator
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City of Auburn, WA
Human Resources Coordinator
Auburn, Washington
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Water Utility Engineer
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City of Auburn, WA
Water Utility Engineer
Auburn, Washington
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Fleet/General Services Manager
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City of Auburn, WA
Fleet/General Services Manager
Auburn, Missouri
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Utilities Engineering Manager
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City of Auburn, WA
Utilities Engineering Manager
Auburn, Washington
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Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
City of Auburn, WA·Auburn, Washington
Job functions:
$95k.28 - $117k.2/yr
201-500 employees
Job Description
Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, July 27, 2026.
To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, July 26, 2026The City of Auburn Community Development department is looking for a talented Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I to add to our team! This position performs technical work in the inspection of building and site improvements, including structural, plumbing, and mechanical construction for compliance with adopted building codes, local ordinances, applicable regulations, and approved plans/specifications. The position also assists with permit review activities and may perform residential and limited commercial plan review assignments under the guidance of senior staff. The position serves as an entry-level role designed to develop the knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience necessary for increasingly complex inspection and plan review responsibilities.
This entry-level position offers an opportunity for increasing level of responsibilities and professional development. Advancement to Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II is contingent upon demonstrated proficiency in inspection duties, successful completion of assigned plan review activities (checklist), acquisition of required certifications, and the operational needs of the department.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of codes and regulations both at state and local levels: Expertise in building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety standards.
- Technical Understanding: Strong familiarity with construction methods structural design principles, and plan review processes.
- Inspection technique: Ability to conduct daily thorough on- site inspections construction projects to ensure code compliance.
- Problem solving: Ability to identify building code violations and provide a detailed written report to ensure code compliance.
- Customer service: Ability to interact professionally with contractors, developers, homeowners, and the general public to address concerns and provide guidance.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in varying environmental conditions and respond to changing priorities.
- Technology proficiency: Competence in using inspection software and tools to document and record findings.
The Community Development team is intelligent, creative, fun and supportive of each other. It is a team that values individual opinions, diversity of thought, new ways of approaching our work, better ways of delivering our services, and appreciation and respect for each other. The Department is a dynamic and multi-cultural team that is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and in the service we provide to our community. The Department’s leadership team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, investing in professional growth, and encouraging innovation and process improvement.
Primary Duties
In this role you will:
Inspect structural, plumbing, and mechanical installations for compliance with the appropriate codes, applicable regulations, and approved plans and specification.- Perform inspections independently but conducts plan review assignments under general supervision and guidance from senior staff.
- Initiate discussions with contractors and property owners related to construction corrections, when necessary.
- Understand construction drawings and construction principles and independently reads and interprets construction plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and construction specifications in both electronic and paper forms.
- Maintain current knowledge, and engages in continuing education, of building construction technology and codes including standards, practices, and methods of all types of residential and commercial construction.
While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of college-level course work in building technology or related field and two (2) years of journey-level experience in general building construction.
- Experience as a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner in a public agency may substitute for the education and experience on a year for year basis
- any combination of experience, certification, training, and/or education that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Posses and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment
- Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector OR applicant required to obtain certifications within first year of employment.
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov.
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
City of Auburn, WA
Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I
Auburn, Washington
Added 5d ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
$95k.28 - $117k.2/yr
Job Description
Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, July 27, 2026.
To be considered for the first round of screening, your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, July 26, 2026The City of Auburn Community Development department is looking for a talented Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I to add to our team! This position performs technical work in the inspection of building and site improvements, including structural, plumbing, and mechanical construction for compliance with adopted building codes, local ordinances, applicable regulations, and approved plans/specifications. The position also assists with permit review activities and may perform residential and limited commercial plan review assignments under the guidance of senior staff. The position serves as an entry-level role designed to develop the knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience necessary for increasingly complex inspection and plan review responsibilities.
This entry-level position offers an opportunity for increasing level of responsibilities and professional development. Advancement to Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II is contingent upon demonstrated proficiency in inspection duties, successful completion of assigned plan review activities (checklist), acquisition of required certifications, and the operational needs of the department.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Knowledge of codes and regulations both at state and local levels: Expertise in building codes, zoning ordinances, and safety standards.
- Technical Understanding: Strong familiarity with construction methods structural design principles, and plan review processes.
- Inspection technique: Ability to conduct daily thorough on- site inspections construction projects to ensure code compliance.
- Problem solving: Ability to identify building code violations and provide a detailed written report to ensure code compliance.
- Customer service: Ability to interact professionally with contractors, developers, homeowners, and the general public to address concerns and provide guidance.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in varying environmental conditions and respond to changing priorities.
- Technology proficiency: Competence in using inspection software and tools to document and record findings.
The Community Development team is intelligent, creative, fun and supportive of each other. It is a team that values individual opinions, diversity of thought, new ways of approaching our work, better ways of delivering our services, and appreciation and respect for each other. The Department is a dynamic and multi-cultural team that is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and in the service we provide to our community. The Department’s leadership team is committed to fostering a positive work environment, investing in professional growth, and encouraging innovation and process improvement.
Primary Duties
In this role you will:
Inspect structural, plumbing, and mechanical installations for compliance with the appropriate codes, applicable regulations, and approved plans and specification.- Perform inspections independently but conducts plan review assignments under general supervision and guidance from senior staff.
- Initiate discussions with contractors and property owners related to construction corrections, when necessary.
- Understand construction drawings and construction principles and independently reads and interprets construction plans, blueprints, schematic drawings, and construction specifications in both electronic and paper forms.
- Maintain current knowledge, and engages in continuing education, of building construction technology and codes including standards, practices, and methods of all types of residential and commercial construction.
While these duties may be the primary focus of this job, the full description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click Here to review the class specification.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of college-level course work in building technology or related field and two (2) years of journey-level experience in general building construction.
- Experience as a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner in a public agency may substitute for the education and experience on a year for year basis
- any combination of experience, certification, training, and/or education that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- Posses and retain a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment
- Certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector and Commercial Building Inspector OR applicant required to obtain certifications within first year of employment.
Additional Information
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn
READY TO APPLY?If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov.
Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits
Job Roles at City of Auburn, WA
Civil Engineering2 jobs
Business Operations1 jobs
Construction Management1 jobs
Human Resources1 jobs
Working at City of Auburn, WA
City of Auburn, WA's 6 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are civil engineering, business operations, and construction management. The City of Auburn, WA is a local government entity responsible for public infrastructure, utilities, fleet operations, building services, and human resources functions for the city and its residents. Most City of Auburn, WA roles are based in Auburn, with some in Auburn and River Road.
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How many jobs is City of Auburn, WA hiring for right now?
City of Auburn, WA is hiring for 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in civil engineering and business operations. Openings span engineering, skilled trades, fleet management, human resources, and seasonal positions across city departments.
What kinds of roles does City of Auburn, WA hire for?
The most active teams are civil engineering, business operations, and construction management. The City of Auburn, WA posts roles across public works, utilities engineering, building inspection, fleet and general services, human resources coordination, and seasonal maintenance. Most postings are across all levels, covering both technical specialist positions and operational support roles within city government.
Are City of Auburn, WA jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of City of Auburn, WA's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Auburn. Each City of Auburn, WA listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at City of Auburn, WA?
Find a City of Auburn, WA role that matches your background on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to City of Auburn, WA's own careers portal at auburnwa.gov to complete the official application. The City of Auburn, WA manages its own hiring process, including any required assessments or supplemental materials.
What do City of Auburn, WA jobs pay?
Listed salaries for City of Auburn, WA roles on Migrate Mate range from about $95,000 to $181,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. One role lists an hourly contract rate. Exact pay is set by City of Auburn, WA and shown on each listing.
Does City of Auburn, WA hire entry-level?
Most of City of Auburn, WA's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual City of Auburn, WA listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is City of Auburn, WA hiring?
Most City of Auburn, WA roles are based in Auburn, with some in Auburn and River Road, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.