Published date: June 15, 2026

Job Title: Public Works Plans Reviewer/Inspector

Organization: City of Port Townsend

Address: 250 Madison St., Port Townsend, WA

Job Website Link: https://cityofpt.applicantpool.com/jobs/1308644

Short Description: The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one vacancy for a Public Works Plans Reviewer/Inspector, at the I, II, or III level depending on qualifications, to perform a variety of tasks supporting the Public Works Department in the review of community development plans, inspection of capital projects and community development, right-of-way management, code enforcement, and other technical support for construction of engineering projects and implementation of standards.

Job Category: Inspector and Plans Reviewer

Job Type: Full time

Salary and Benefits Information: $34.04-44.50 hourly base pay

Full Description: For full job descriptions, minimum requirements, and to apply, visit: https://cityofpt.applicantpool.com/jobs/1308644

Minimum qualifications for level I:
– High school diploma or GED
– Three years’ experience performing construction-related work or inspection in related fields.
– Demonstrated proficiency in computer operating systems.
– Valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier.

PW Plans Reviewer/Inspector I pay range: $34.04-38.52 hourly base pay ($34.04-43.14 including maximum potential longevity pay)
PW Plans Reviewer/Inspector II pay range: $37.55-42.67 hourly base pay ($37.55-47.79 including maximum potential longevity pay)
PW Plans Reviewer/Inspector III pay range: $39.18-44.50 base pay ($39.18-49.84 with maximum potential longevity)

This position may be eligible for the following additional compensation:
– Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
– Remote plant operations pay
– Emergency response pay
– Phone-watch pay
– Overtime pay or compensatory time
– Premium pay or compensatory time
– Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
– Call-back pay

Benefits
– WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
– Teamsters pension
– Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
– Time loss/short-term disability insurance
– Life & AD&D insurance
– Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
– May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
– Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
– 12 paid holidays
– Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
– Mandatory safety shoe allowance
– Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for job
– Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
– Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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