Head Plans Examiner & Building Code Leader

City of Hillsboro; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement contribution

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (vacation, personal, s-

Deferred compensation match

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Bilingual pay incentives

Wellness reimbursements

TriMet Hop Pass

Recreation access for family

Volunteer time off

Professional development

Job summary

The City of Hillsboro seeks an experienced Chief Plans Examiner to lead our plan review program and guide the safe growth of one of Oregon's fastest-growing communities. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a team of plans examiners, provide expert code interpretation, and work with design professionals, contractors, and City staff to move complex projects from concept to construction.

If you're a collaborative leader with deep building code expertise and a commitment to public service, we'd

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Public Administration, Building Construction Technology, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible building construction or plan review experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, prioritize work, conduct performance evaluations, and hire/discipline as needed.
• Oversee daily activities of code enforcement and plan review for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Perform plan examinations for complex projects requiring advanced interpretation.
• Recommend alternative design methods and assist with Alternate Methods and Materials requests.
• Provide strategic recommendations on policy, procedures, and technology to the Building Division Manager.
• Lead building safety assessments during disasters and participate in emergency planning.

Skills

Plan review leadership

Code interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Equity & inclusion

Education

Associate's degree in Public Administration, Building Construction Technology, or closely related field

Seven (7) years building construction or plan review experience

Job description

The City of Hillsboro seeks an experienced Chief Plans Examiner to lead our plan review program and guide the safe growth of one of Oregon's fastest-growing communities. In this leadership role, you'll oversee a team of plans examiners, provide expert code interpretation, and work with design professionals, contractors, and City staff to move complex projects from concept to construction.

If you're a collaborative leader with deep building code expertise and a commitment to public service, we'd