8879 - Building Technician (Development Services)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County Development Services is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Building Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for self-managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities. Competitive applicants will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have excellent time-management skills. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills. This position is responsible for self-managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities. Competitive applicants will be self-motivated. Top applicants will have extensive customer service experience, and advanced contact and assist the public through email, by phone and in person. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of related work experience in the building industry or three years of experience working with the public (building industry experience is preferred); OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; business English and composition, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to read, understand and gather information from a variety of written materials and sources including manuals, codes, plans, diagrams, maps, and architectural drawings, policies and procedures; follow oral and written instruction; work independently with minimal supervision; use initiative and good judgment in carrying out responsibilities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers and County staff; prepare, update and maintain accurate records, logs and files; use basic arithmetic to calculate square footage and distances and other calculations related to assigned work; prioritize work to meet established deadlines; use a variety of office machines and equipment including computers and peripheral equipment, calculator, copier and fax machine; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.
Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work in an office environment; to coordinate hands and feet in performing simple movements, such as bending, reaching and grasping; to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the facility to another, reaching, kneeling, climbing of stairs and standing as well as sitting for extended periods of time.
Exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 occasionally, of force to move objects.
Sufficient strength and coordination for lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying the weight of equipment as well as sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as operating office equipment.
Driving and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Sound and visual perception and distinction, as well as oral communications ability.
Must have a team-oriented attitude and a customer service-focused approach.
Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Knowledge of State of Oregon building codes; applicable codes, regulations and policies.
Building industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides public assistance and interprets development codes; and, performs complex clerical work involving a high degree of accountability in the review and processing of permit applications to ensure conformance and compliance with building codes, current planning policies and department procedures.
Answers complex building questions from the public, conveys information in a clear and concise manner to the public and other County staff, and identifies and refers those questions that are better answered by building inspectors or other building or construction professionals within a framework of established policies and procedures.
Processes incoming permit applications; process requests for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections.
Verifies completeness of submitted building plans, determining that all necessary information is shown on plans and interpret electrical, mechanical and plumbing work being done to factor proper fees from these findings; advises affected parties of incomplete applications.
Reviews and confirms that contractors are licensed with the State of Oregon.
Issues special inspection permits for new and remodeled building construction, mobile homes, plumbing and electrical systems.
Calculates and accepts application fees and payments for system development charges.
Responds to public inquiries concerning inspection policies and procedures.
Confirms that plans are ready for pick-up; notifies owners, builders and other affected parties; prepares and sends notices if plans are not picked up within six months.
Coordinates permit applications with other divisions and agencies.
Pulls boxed residential plans from storage; destroys plans as required.
Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
Has regular and reliable attendance.
Overtime may be required.