Building Inspector II (May underfill as Building Inspector I)

City of Tigard; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tigard is seeking a Building Inspector II to inspect residential, commercial, and industrial projects for code compliance and safety. The role involves communicating findings to developers, engineers, and owners, and issuing stop-work orders when necessary.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent with college coursework and technical training in construction technology or building inspection.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade with college-level coursework.
• Technical training in construction technology, building inspection, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial properties for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications, and standards.
• Perform inspections on residential and commercial projects for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for new construction, alterations, or remodeling for existing structures.
• Confers with developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives.
• Write "stop work" orders for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Conduct follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; maintain accurate case files.
• Review damaged buildings for safe occupancy after fires or other occurrences.

Education

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework

Technical training in construction technology, building inspection, or a related field

Job description

OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

• 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 legal, fire, and public works staff regarding building, fire, life safety, zoning, and other code interpretations.
• Performs final inspections on new residential and commercial projects.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives.
• Performs inspection of residential and commercial projects for completeness, accuracy, and code compliance for new construction, alterations, or remodeling for existing structures.
• 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

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework; OR
• Technical training in construction technology, building inspection, or a related field.

Experience

• Three (3) years of responsible experience inspecting residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Must have a minimum of six (6) months of verifiable commercial and industrial independent inspection experience. Internal Inspector I’s can demonstrate the 6 months of experience through evaluation and sign-off by senior inspectors, a supervisor or building official.

Certifications:

• Oregon Inspector Certificate (OIC)

Union Representation:

SEIU

Schedule:

General hours: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday