Senior Plans Examiner & Building Code Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PERS retirement

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

The City of Hillsboro is seeking a Chief Plans Examiner to lead its plan review program and guide safe growth in Oregon's dynamic Hillsboro. You will manage a team of plans examiners, interpret complex codes, and collaborate with designers, contractors, and city staff to move projects from concept to construction.

Ideal candidates bring deep building code expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellent public service and customer care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial, industrial and residential building plan review and code interpretation.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and supporting staff.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon building codes, ICC building codes, construction practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with technical professionals, customers, and internal partners.
• The ability to solve complex problems, make sound decisions, and balance technical accuracy with exceptional customer service.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, continuous improvement, and collaborative public service.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures.
• Overseeing daily activities of code enforcement and compliance related to plan examination functions for industrial, public, commercial, and residential construction.
• Performs plan examination for projects requiring advanced technical interpretation or of a higher degree of complexity, or as staffing needs require.
• Recommends alternative design compliance methods and provides assistance with the Alternative Methods and Materials request process.
• Makes proactive and strategic recommendations to the Building Division Manager regarding code interpretation, policies, procedures, technology, and personnel.
• Performs building safety assessments in the event of a major earthquake or other disaster and leads emergency preparedness tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Plan review expertise

Code interpretation

Education

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

Job description

The City of Hillsboro is seeking a Chief Plans Examiner to lead its plan review program and guide safe growth in Oregon's dynamic Hillsboro. You will manage a team of plans examiners, interpret complex codes, and collaborate with designers, contractors, and city staff to move projects from concept to construction.

Ideal candidates bring deep building code expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellent public service and customer care.