Building Inspector II (May underfill as Building Inspector I)

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

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