Building Inspector 1

City of Gresham•Gresham, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Gresham as a Residential Building Inspector (Building Inspector 1), performing residential plan review and inspections across structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. We’re looking for a certified residential building inspector who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and uses their code knowledge to keep Gresham’s residential buildings safe. Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) and Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) certifications are 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.

Requirements

Up to two years of vocational and/or technical training in building construction, plus one to four 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.
Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification (or equivalent)
Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) 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 Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certification (or equivalent)
Within 12 months of hire: Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE) certification (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Inspect new and existing residential buildings and accessory structures 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, and homeowners
Perform residential plan review for construction, alteration, and repair projects
Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and compliance correspondence
Represent the City to the public, other agencies, and organizations; stay current on state and local codes