Structural Mechanical Building Inspector – Gresham, OR

City of Gresham, OR; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon PERS retirement

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Onsite in Gresham

Job summary

The City of Gresham is hiring a Structural Mechanical Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2) to perform residential and commercial inspections in the Portland metro area. The role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits.

A certified inspector with code knowledge and strong customer service will help keep Gresham’s buildings safe. Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level certification is required at hire.

Qualifications

• Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA) certification required at hire.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework in Building Inspection Technology or related field, plus 3–6 years of building construction experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Notify contractors/Homeowners of violations and follow up for 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.
• Read/interpret plans and engineering drawings against work in progress.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Represent the City to the public and other agencies; stay current on codes.

Skills

Code knowledge

Customer service

Team collaboration

Building inspection

Education

Associate degree

Trade/technical coursework

Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level certification

Job description

Join the City of Gresham as a Structural Mechanical Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2), performing residential and commercial structural and mechanical inspections in the Portland metro area. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits.

We’re looking for a certified building inspector who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and uses their code knowledge to keep Gresham’s commercial and residential buildings safe. Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA) certification is required at hire.

This job is posted until the listed closing date; first resume reviews and interview consideration begin August 17.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Benefits & Schedule

• Retirement: Oregon PERS
• Health: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Schedule: full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM FTE, onsite in Gresham (Portland metro area, Multnomah County)

What you’ll do

• 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 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

Minimum:

Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology program or related trade/technical coursework, plus three (3) to six (6) years in one or more areas of building construction — or any combination of three to six years of related education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required at hire:

• Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA) certification (or equivalent)
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record(based on our driving matrix below)

Within 30 days of hire:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Within 12 months of hire:

• Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) certification (or equivalent)
• Oregon Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA) certification (or equivalent)
• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification (or equivalent)
• Oregon Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA) certification (or equivalent)

Driving Matrix

You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Three or more professional references

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [e-mail], or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or [e-mail].

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, criminal background check, and driving record review.