The City of Gresham is seeking a Building Inspector 2 in Community Services to support the growing business needs of the Gresham Community and surrounding areas. The Building Inspection 2 is responsible for both residential and commercial building inspections and specializes in plumbing inspections. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of a collaborative team environment, understands the value of quality customer service, and strives to utilize their knowledge to ensure the safety of the public in the commercial and residential structures in the Gresham Community.
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications will take place the week of November 27, 2023.
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.What you will get to do:

• Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with applicable construction, safety, and specialty codes, and related City ordinances and regulations
• Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow-up to ensure situations are corrected
• Issue stop work orders based on non-compliance
• Determine required repairs or replacement
• Inspect health and safety complaints and violations
• Provide information and assistance to contractors, builders, architects, homeowners, and the general public regarding codes, procedures, and compliance
• Conduct field inspections and meet with contractors and builders for on-site plan review and code interpretation
• Organize, prepare, and maintain records of inspection, plan reviews, and follow-up activities
• Prepare a variety of records and reports, including letters regarding compliance
• Prepare appropriate documentation of work
• Provide expert guidance and support to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies
• Coordinate activities with staff in other departments
• Represent the City and department to the public, other agencies, government jurisdictions, committees, and organizations
• Participate in meetings to remain current on state and local codes and ordinances

Qualities we are looking for:
 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and relay pertinent information and/or engage in difficult conversations
• Nimble - to adapt to changing priorities and/or deadlines
• Problem solving and decision making proficiency
• Effective writing skills with attention to detail 
• Customer focused to serve internal and external customers

The nature of this position requires a high level of professionalism, strong critical thinking skills and flexibility.Knowledge of:

• State of Oregon plumbing codes, ANSI standards, and other applicable standards and codes.
• Municipal building zoning and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspection techniques and practices.
• Occupation hazards and safety precautions applicable to the construction trades.
• Engineering principles related to Building Codes.

 Ability to:

• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings to compare to construction in progress.
• Operate and enter information into a city computer and computer system.
• Perform accurate plans review.
• Communicate effectively with builders, contractors, and the general public in written and oral form.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or two (2) years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology Program or related trade/technical coursework AND
• One (1) to four (4) years experience in one or more areas of building construction 

Or any combination of three (3) to six (6) years of related education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. 
Licenses, Certificates, and other requirements:
Required at time of hire:

• Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification
• Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certification
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix)

Required within 30 days of hire:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) 

Driving Matrix:
You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions. 

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury. 
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, job-related physical and drug screen. 

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
Required application materials:

• Complete online application (do not put 'see resume' in any fields"
• Answers to the supplemental questions
• Resume (Optional)
• Cover Letter (Optional)

A review of application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2549, upon submitting all required application materials.
Veteran's PreferenceThe City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.Our CommitmentThe City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2549 or Cathi.Forsythe@GreshamOregon.gov.If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.