ePermitting Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 2)

State of Oregon; Salem; Hybrid; INR 7,980,000 - 12,343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

11 paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The State of Oregon's Department of Consumer and Business Services is seeking an ePermitting Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 2) to lead the Building Codes Division's ePermitting Services. You will direct staff, oversee a statewide electronic building permit system, and manage vendor contracts to support streamlined permitting.

This role offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with at least three in-office days per week, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience
• Or three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience developing and administering complex regulatory programs
• Experience managing daily operations with administrative and technical staff
• Ability to analyze laws and apply them to situations

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff in the ePermitting Services Section
• Direct statewide electronic building permit system and other jurisdiction permitting service
• Manage multi-million dollar vendor contracts for ePermitting systems and related services
• Coordinate interagency agreements establishing the division’s service delivery obligations

Skills

Regulatory programs

Public speaking

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Building codes

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 09/02/2026 Application Deadline: 09/16/2026 Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657 Position Type: Employee Position Title: ePermitting Manager (Compliance & Regulatory Manager 2) Job Description: Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Building Codes Division (BCD). BCD adopts and enforces the statewide building code relating to the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical devices and equipment. This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. In order to meet the needs of the division, this position will work at least three (3) days per week in-office.

Here’s what you will do:

As the ePermitting Manager, you will direct and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff in the ePermitting Services Section. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direction, management, and delivery of a statewide electronic building permit system and other jurisdiction permitting service
• Managing division resources directly focused in support of the Governor’s streamlining initiative and the division's mission of administering a uniform statewide building code
• Managing multi-million dollar vendor contracts for ePermitting systems, software, and related services, as well as a set of interagency agreements establishing the division’s service delivery obligations to those agencies

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience OR Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Requested Skills:

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in developing, administering and managing complex regulatory programs
• Experience managing daily operational activities, with direct supervision of both administrative and technical staff
• Skills in public speaking, analyzing and writing general, statistical, and technical reports
• Experience navigating diverse interests with a variety of groups, including local building officials, manufacturers, construction industry professionals, developers, and building owners
• Sound understanding of building code specialty programs and a sense for the impact of codes on economic development, industries, businesses, and professions in Oregon
• Ability to apply theory and techniques to organizational settings
• Ability to analyze laws and rules and apply them to situations
• Knowledge of administrative and legislative processesExperience building relationships with a variety of stakeholders including local and state government officials

Additional information:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The assessment will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range. The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.

This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops Understanding the State Application Process Help and Support webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail]. DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging webpage.

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