Building Official

Clatsop County Oregon•Astoria, OR

1d•$8,884 - $12,019•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official will provide leadership and administration of the Building Codes Division, ensure the consistent application and enforcement of state and county building regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to support compliant development within the community. As the Building Official, you will supervise, plan, and coordinate inspection and administrative support activities. You will be responsible for compliance of plan reviews, construction permitting, inspections, and building code enforcement for new construction and the alteration and repair of existing structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in building technology or a related field, AND three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in building inspection, code administration or enforcement, or construction, which includes two years as a senior building inspector with supervisory or management responsibilities.
Associate’s degree in industrial technology or building inspector technology or related field, AND five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in building inspection, code administration or enforcement, or construction, which includes two years as a senior building inspector with supervisory or management responsibilities.
Eight (8) years field experience in construction, which includes at least two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience as a construction superintendent or foreperson with supervisory responsibility.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
Must possess the State of Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC).
Must possess the State of Oregon Building Official certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Must possess the Oregon A-Level Structural Inspector (SIA) or ICC B2 certification.
Must possess the Oregon A-Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA) or ICC M2 certification.
Must possess the Oregon A-Level Structural Plans Examiner (PEA) or ICC B3 certification.
Must possess the Oregon Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF) or ICC F3 certification.
Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

Oregon A-Level Plumbing Inspector (PI)
Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) or ICC B1
Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) or ICC R3
Medical Gas Inspector (MGI)
Specialized Plumbing Inspector (SPI)
Familiarity with Accela e-permitting software
Experience in Local or State Government work
Experience as a Supervisor

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and administration of the Building Codes Division.
Ensure consistent application and enforcement of state and county building regulations.
Protect public health, safety, and welfare.
Support compliant development within the community.
Supervise, plan, and coordinate inspection and administrative support activities.
Ensure compliance of plan reviews, construction permitting, inspections, and building code enforcement for new construction and the alteration and repair of existing structures.