Certified Plumbing Inspector - Codes & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon PERS retirement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

The City of Gresham is hiring a Plumbing Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2) to perform residential and commercial plumbing inspections. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

We seek a certified inspector who values collaboration, provides excellent customer service, and applies code knowledge to keep Gresham’s buildings safe. Certifications in Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) and Oregon Residential Plumbing

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate degree or two years college coursework in Building Inspection Technology or related field.
• Three to six years in building construction or related education/training with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with construction, safety, and specialty codes and city ordinances.
• Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm corrections.
• Issue stop-work orders for non-compliance and determine required repairs or replacement.
• Investigate health and safety complaints and violations.
• Conduct field inspections and on-site plan review; provide code interpretation to contractors, builders, architects, and homeowners.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings against work in progress.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and compliance correspondence.
• Represent the City to the public, other agencies, and jurisdictions; stay current on state and local codes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Building Inspection Technology or related coursework

Job description

The City of Gresham is hiring a Plumbing Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2) to perform residential and commercial plumbing inspections. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

We seek a certified inspector who values collaboration, provides excellent customer service, and applies code knowledge to keep Gresham’s buildings safe. Certifications in Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) and Oregon Residential Plumbing