Building Inspector Trainee – Gresham, OR
About The Position
Join the City of Gresham as a Building Inspector Trainee, an entry-level role where you’ll learn to perform residential building inspections across all disciplines while working toward State of Oregon inspector certifications. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. We’re looking for someone eager to begin a career in building inspection who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and is committed to learning and growing into the role. Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) 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.
Requirements
- Up to one year of vocational and/or technical training in building construction, plus up to one year of experience in one or more areas of building construction — or any combination of two to three years of related education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification (or equivalent) required at hire
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) within 30 days of hire
- Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) certification (or equivalent) within 12 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Train in the residential building inspector role, working alongside experienced staff to learn construction codes and compliance
- Learn to inspect residential buildings and accessory structures across structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines
- Assist with field inspections and observe on-site plan review and code interpretation
- Study and prepare for State of Oregon inspector certification examinations
- Learn to notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm corrections
- Learn to organize, prepare, and maintain inspection records and follow-up activities
- Prepare documentation under guidance, coordinate with other departments, and participate in code training
- Progressively take on inspection responsibilities as certifications are earned, with the goal of working independently
Benefits
- Oregon PERS retirement
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
