Building Inspector II - Field Code Compliance Expert

City-of-Tigard,-o; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tigard seeks an experienced Building Inspector II to ensure code compliance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects within the community. You will perform field inspections, review plans, and coordinate with engineers, architects, and developers to resolve code issues and ensure safe, compliant construction.

Applicants should have 3+ years of inspection experience, independent inspection exposure, and possess the Oregon Inspector Certificate.

Qualifications

• Three years of responsible experience inspecting residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
• Minimum of six months of verifiable independent inspection experience.
• Internal Inspectors can demonstrate the 6 months of experience through evaluation and sign-off by senior inspectors, a supervisor or building official.
• Oregon Inspector Certificate (OIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial properties for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and standards related to foundations, framing, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, access, life safety, and other functional elements.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives.
• Performs final inspections on new residential and commercial projects.
• Writes "stop work" orders for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Performs inspections of all types of buildings and structures for compliance with state codes and standards; reviews damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other occurrences.
• Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; establishes and maintains accurate and complete case files.
• For additional details about this job please visit the Building Inspector II classification.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with college-level coursework

Technical training in construction technology or related field

Job description

The City of Tigard seeks an experienced Building Inspector II to ensure code compliance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects within the community. You will perform field inspections, review plans, and coordinate with engineers, architects, and developers to resolve code issues and ensure safe, compliant construction.

Applicants should have 3+ years of inspection experience, independent inspection exposure, and possess the Oregon Inspector Certificate.