Assistant Building Official & Plans Examiner

Tillamook-County; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County is seeking an Assistant Building Official to support the Building Official in administering local, state, and federal building codes, overseeing inspections, plan reviews, and permitting processes to ensure safe, code-compliant development within the jurisdiction.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with the Planning and Development Division, and working closely with contractors, architects, engineers, and the public to ensure compliance with the Oregon Uniform

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plan review, inspection, and code enforcement procedures.
• Experience with residential, commercial, and industrial construction.
• Ability to supervise building inspection staff and coordinate plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist Building Official with inspections and code enforcement.
• Supervise permit staff, review performance, and manage workloads.
• Review blueprints and plans for code conformance.
• Schedule on-site inspections for residential and commercial work.
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records.
• Interact with contractors, builders, and the public to explain code requirements.

Skills

Plan review

Code enforcement

Inspections

Communication

Time management

Public interaction

Supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Tillamook County is seeking an Assistant Building Official to support the Building Official in administering local, state, and federal building codes, overseeing inspections, plan reviews, and permitting processes to ensure safe, code-compliant development within the jurisdiction.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with the Planning and Development Division, and working closely with contractors, architects, engineers, and the public to ensure compliance with the Oregon Uniform