Plumbing Building Inspector – Gresham, OR
About The Position
Join the City of Gresham as a Plumbing Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2), performing residential and commercial plumbing inspections. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. We’re looking for a certified plumbing inspector who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and uses their code knowledge to keep Gresham’s commercial and residential buildings safe. Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) and Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certifications are required at hire. 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
- Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology program or related trade/technical coursework, plus three (3) to six (6) years in one or more areas of building construction — or any combination of three to six years of related education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification (or equivalent) required at hire
- Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certification (or equivalent) required at hire
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) within 30 days of hire
- Oregon Medical Gas Inspector (MIG) within 12 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with construction, safety, and specialty codes and City ordinances
- Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm they’re corrected
- Issue stop-work orders for non-compliance and determine required repairs or replacement
- Investigate health and safety complaints and violations
- Conduct field inspections and on-site plan review; provide code interpretation to contractors, builders, architects, and homeowners
- Perform accurate plan review and read/interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings against work in progress
- Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and compliance correspondence
- Represent the City to the public, other agencies, and jurisdictions; stay current on state and local codes
Benefits
- Oregon PERS retirement
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
