8942 - Building Technician (Development Services)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County Development Services is recruiting a full-time Building Technician for its Building Division. The Division administers Oregon’s structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specialty codes, as well as state provisions regulating mobile-home installation and plumbing and electrical connections, both inside and outside mobile-home parks. The position provides public assistance and interprets development codes while performing complex clerical work in the review and processing of permit applications. It helps ensure applications conform to building codes, current planning policies, and department procedures. The technician answers complex questions from the public, communicates information clearly to the public and County staff, and refers questions to inspectors or other building and construction professionals when appropriate. The role involves extensive public contact by email, phone, and in person. The successful candidate manages a high volume of work and competing priorities, provides customer service, and performs detailed application, plan, fee, and record-processing tasks. Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people. Overtime may be required. The position is represented by SEIU.

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; alternatively, a combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Pass a criminal background check before hire.
Submit an acceptable DMV-certified court print before hire.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for marijuana.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers and County staff.
Ability to read, understand, and gather information from manuals, codes, plans, diagrams, maps, architectural drawings, policies, and procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, use initiative and good judgment, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to prepare, update, and maintain accurate records, logs, and files; perform basic arithmetic, including square-footage, distance, and other work-related calculations; and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to use office machines and equipment, including computers and peripheral equipment, a calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Ability to interpret and explain department policies and procedures.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Building-industry experience is preferred.
Preference is given to applicants with knowledge of State of Oregon building codes and applicable codes, regulations, and policies.
Extensive customer-service experience.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Process incoming permit applications and requests for building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspections.
Verify that submitted building plans are complete and contain the required information; interpret proposed electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work to determine appropriate fees; and advise affected parties of incomplete applications.
Review and confirm that contractors are licensed with the State of Oregon.
Issue special inspection permits for new and remodeled building construction, mobile homes, and plumbing and electrical systems.
Calculate and accept application fees and payments for system development charges.
Respond to public inquiries about inspection policies and procedures and provide assistance interpreting development codes and department policies.
Confirm when plans are ready for pickup, notify owners, builders, and other affected parties, and prepare notices when plans are not picked up within six months.
Coordinate permit applications with other divisions and agencies.
Retrieve boxed residential plans from storage and destroy plans as required.
Maintain accurate records, logs, and files; adhere to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and department policies and procedures, required training, and safe work practices.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.