Building Official

City of Independence • Independence, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Independence is seeking an experienced and customer-focused professional to serve as its Building Official. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Building Official serves as the City's lead authority on building code administration, providing oversight of plan review, inspections, permitting, code enforcement, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, high-quality development throughout the community. This management-level position plays a critical role in supporting responsible growth, protecting public health and safety, and ensuring compliance with the Oregon State Building Code and applicable local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of building construction and code enforcement, sound technical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build productive working relationships with contractors, developers, property owners, City staff, and the public.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, construction management, plan review, code administration, code enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license.
• Hold an Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) or equivalent certification.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications, including A-Level Plans Examiner, Structural Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Residential Inspector, and Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the City's lead authority on building code administration.
• Provide oversight of plan review, inspections, permitting, code enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safe, high-quality development throughout the community.
• Support responsible growth.
• Protect public health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with the Oregon State Building Code and applicable local regulations.

What This Job Offers

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