Code & Construction Compliance Inspector II

Oregonbuildingofficials; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tigard is seeking a Building Inspector II to perform field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for conformance to codes, plans, and standards. You will review foundations, framing, electrical, and life-safety elements and coordinate with legal, fire, and public works staff on interpretations.

This role requires a high school diploma or technical training, plus three years of inspection experience and at least six months of independent work.

Qualifications

• Three years of responsible experience inspecting residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
• Minimum of six months of verifiable commercial and industrial independent inspection experience.

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.
• 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

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in construction technology or building inspection

Job description

The City of Tigard is seeking a Building Inspector II to perform field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for conformance to codes, plans, and standards. You will review foundations, framing, electrical, and life-safety elements and coordinate with legal, fire, and public works staff on interpretations.

This role requires a high school diploma or technical training, plus three years of inspection experience and at least six months of independent work.