Building Official
$106,607–$144,233 year
On-siteAstoria, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Provide leadership and administration of the Building Codes Division, ensuring consistent application and enforcement of state and county building regulations to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Supervise, plan, and coordinate inspection and administrative support activities, including plan reviews, construction permitting, and code enforcement for new construction and existing structures. Maintain State of Oregon Inspector Certification and required structural, mechanical, and fire safety examiner credentials. Reports to the Community Development Director within Clatsop County, one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Schedule includes on-call rotation. Salary ranges from $8,883.91 to $12,019.41 per month.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in building technology or a related field
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience, 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
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience, 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
- State of Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
- State of Oregon Building Official certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Oregon A-Level Structural Inspector (SIA) or ICC B2
- Oregon A-Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA) or ICC M2
- Oregon A-Level Structural Plans Examiner (PEA) or ICC B3
- Oregon Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF) or ICC F3
- Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon
- Must possess the State of Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
- Must possess the following certifications: State of Oregon Building Official certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- Must possess the following certifications: Oregon A-Level Structural Inspector (SIA) or ICC B2
- Must possess the following certifications: Oregon A-Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA) or ICC M2
- Must possess the following certifications: Oregon A-Level Structural Plans Examiner (PEA) or ICC B3
- Must possess the following certifications: Oregon Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEF) or ICC F3
- Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon
- Must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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