Plumbing Building Inspector - Civic Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon PERS retirement

Health: medical, dental, and vision

Onsite in Gresham (Portland metro)

Job summary

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

Candidates must hold Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification and CAP or MIG eligibility, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology program or related trade/technical coursework.
• Three to six years in building construction or related education, training, and experience.
• Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification (or equivalent).
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with construction, safety, and specialty codes.
• Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm they’re corrected.
• 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.
• Perform accurate plan review and read/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

Collaboration

Customer service

Code knowledge

Education

Associate degree or 2 years in Building Inspection Tech

Tools

Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification

Oregon Medical Gas Inspector (MIG)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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

Candidates must hold Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification and CAP or MIG eligibility, plus a valid driver's license.