BUILDING INSPECTOR jobs in Portland, OR

• Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with applicable construction, safety, and specialty codes, and related City ordinances and regulations
• Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow-up to ensure situations are corrected
• Issue stop work orders based on non-compliance
• Determine required repairs or replacement
• Inspect health and safety complaints and violations
• Provide information and assistance to contractors, builders, architects, homeowners, and the general public regarding codes, procedures, and compliance
• Conduct field inspections and meet with contractors and builders for on-site plan review and code interpretation
• Organize, prepare, and maintain records of inspection, plan reviews, and follow-up activities
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, including letters regarding compliance
• Prepare appropriate documentation of work
• Provide expert guidance and support to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies
• Coordinate activities with staff in other departments
• Represent the City and department to the public, other agencies, government jurisdictions, committees, and organizations
• Participate in meetings to remain current on state and local codes and ordinances

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and relay pertinent information and/or engage in difficult conversations
• Nimble - to adapt to changing priorities and/or deadlines
• Problem solving and decision making proficiency
• Effective writing skills with attention to detail 
• Customer focused to serve internal and external customers

• State of Oregon plumbing codes, ANSI standards, and other applicable standards and codes.
• Municipal building zoning and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspection techniques and practices.
• Occupation hazards and safety precautions applicable to the construction trades.
• Engineering principles related to Building Codes.

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings to compare to construction in progress.
• Operate and enter information into a city computer and computer system.
• Perform accurate plans review.
• Communicate effectively with builders, contractors, and the general public in written and oral form.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Associate degree or two (2) years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology Program or related trade/technical coursework AND
• One (1) to four (4) years experience in one or more areas of building construction 

• Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification
• Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certification
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix)

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) 

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury. 
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

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Required application materials:

• Complete online application (do not put 'see resume' in any fields"
• Answers to the supplemental questions
• Resume (Optional)
• Cover Letter (Optional)