Building Inspector III

Polk County • Dallas, OR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects residential and commercial buildings and plans for compliance with the County building and zoning codes.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the equivalent GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in construction or building inspection, or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
• Must possess the following Oregon Certificates: Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Structural Inspector A Level (SIA), Residential Structural Inspector (CAS), A Level Plans Examiner (PEA), Residential Plans Examiner (CAX), A Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA), and Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) at time of hire.
• Must have the ability to obtain Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE) and Fire and Life Safety Certification (PEF) within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of valid Oregon driver's license at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to those who also possess State of Oregon Certificates for A Level Electrical Inspector, or A Level Plumbing Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings and plans for compliance with the County building and zoning codes.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED