Salary : $77,147.20 - $97,822.40 Annually
Location : 22560 SW Pine Street Sherwood, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-06
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Description
#2024-06
The City of Sherwood is seeking a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner III
Sherwood, Oregon is a welcoming community with residents who enjoy the quality of life afforded by picturesque surroundings, economic opportunities and community engagement. Sherwood has maintained it's small-town feel while growing it's residential and employment base. Just over 20,000 residents call Sherwood home and enjoy being part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and views of the Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains. Sherwood is located in Washington County, a hub for microchip and advanced manufacturing, with a population of approximately 450,000 residents. Washington County communities serve as great places to raise families for those working in Portland as well as neighboring employment centers that make up the metro region.
POURPOSE OF POSITION
Under general direction, reviews construction plans for commercial, industrial, and multi-family buildings for compliance with all, codes, regulations, rules, laws, and ordinances. Approve or deny plans. Attend pre-design and plan review meetings with developers and contractors.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey-level class in the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner series that performs the full range of duties related to participating in and conducting a variety of combination inspections and/or plan review for the City. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and/or plan review of residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family sites, enforcing compliance with regulatory codes, laws, and ordinances, and ensuring conformance with approved plans specifications, standards, permits, and licensing. Employees work independently on plan review and/or field inspections, representing the Building Official in the field, and make decisions exercising technical judgment. Incumbents consult with the Building Official on unusual cases, or cases having policy or enforcement implications.
Examples of Duties
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
Essential Duties:
1. Perform plan reviews and inspections on commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential buildings, for compliance with city ordinances, and state building, mechanical, energy, fire/life/safety codes, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations according to established time deadlines. Write plan review reports.
2. Approve or deny plans for issuance. Identify plan deficiencies and notify applicants of required alterations. Work with applicants to resolve problems. Determine the value of buildings for permit fees and approve building permits.
3. Participate in pre-development and facility review meetings addressing code issues or plan deficiencies.
4. Provide technical assistance to the public and construction representatives on code questions plan review and processes. Assist applicants in completing the building permit process.
5. Maintain and file applications, documentation, and records. Enter plans review information into computer system. Initiate plan check letters as required.
6. Conduct field inspections as directed.
7. Assist with permit application processing.
8. Coordinate with other divisions and governmental agencies related to commercial, industrial, and multi-family building projects.
9. Provide code information and answer code questions by phone and at the building counter as requested by the general public, contractors, and design professionals.
10. Participate in division operational processes including procedure development and implementation.
11. Represent the city to the public in operational functions as required. Advance and protect the interests of the city and its citizens in all matters.
12. Participate, in the city Emergency Management program including planning, classes, training sessions, exercises and emergency events as required.
13. Maintain files and records to ensure easy retrieval, safety and integrity of files and records, in accordance with established retention guidelines.
14. Represents the City of Sherwood by maintaining cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the general public. May serve as a member of various City committees as assigned.
15. Act with respect and integrity, promote, and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
16. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
Auxiliary Job Duties: Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. May perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of: Safety standards and work procedures related to building inspection. State and local building codes, ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations governing plans examination for commercial, industrial, multi-family, and residential buildings. Practices and principles of structural engineering, inspection, construction, or architecture, including safety design as related to plans examination. State and local codes, ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations governing structural engineering, construction, and inspection. Techniques and methods of construction plan review and inspection. Commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential construction materials and methods. State and local mechanical codes, ordinances, rules, laws, and regulations and related mechanical systems. Rules and procedures for the administration of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes for commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential buildings. Issues and trends in the construction industry.
Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; read and interpret building plans, project specifications, and industrial blueprints; read, interpret, and apply applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations for the review of building construction plans; understand and check structural engineering computations; learn to operate a computer terminal; must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, work effectively in a community of diverse interest, respond to rapid changes in priorities and community needs, and deal patiently, courteously, accurately, and conscientiously with all parties; and enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
Education and Experience: Typical education includes an Associate degree in building inspection technology or a related field. Typical experience includes four or more years of progressively responsible experience in plans examination, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above duties.
Special Requirements/Licenses: Possess a valid Oregon state driver's license or the ability to obtain within thirty days of employment. Following certifications are required:

• State of Oregon A-level Plans Examiner or ICC* Building Plans Examiner certification.
• State of Oregon Fire Life Safety Plans Examiner or ICC* Fire Plans Examiner certification.
• State of Oregon Residential Plans Examiner or ICC* Residential Building inspector certification.
• State of Oregon A-level Structural Inspector or ICC* Commercial Building inspector certification.
• State of Oregon A-level Mechanical Inspector or ICC* Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification.
• State of Oregon Inspector certification.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of municipal government functional areas; State of Oregon Residential Structural or ICC* Residential Building Inspector certification; State of Oregon Residential Mechanical or ICC* Residential Mechanical Inspector certification; State of Oregon Post Earthquake Damage Inspector registration.
*International Code Council (ICC) certification is a nationally recognized certification adopted in the State of Oregon OAR's as an approved equivalent certification. All ICC certified individuals require an Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) in addition to their ICC certifications to be considered for employment in the State of Oregon.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds while responding to non-routine situations. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, standard office equipment, and motorized equipment.
Working Conditions: Approximately 35% of the work period takes place outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, at work sites with exposure to noise levels which may require hearing protection, chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, confined spaces, etc. The remainder of the work period occurs under usual office working conditions where the noise level is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Regular hours of work may be adjusted from conventional "8 to 5" to better serve department clients, such as builders and contractors. Frequent opportunity and requirement to interact with City employees, elected and appointed officials, the general public, all levels of government agencies, builders, engineers, planners, developers, and other individuals and groups doing business with the City. Contacts are frequently complex and of an adversarial and stressful nature.
The City of Sherwood provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when needed to enable the individual to perform the essential duties and meet the essential requirements of this position. Reasonable accommodations are evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with applicable law.
Application and Examination Process
City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
THIS ROLE IS BEING ADVERTISED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL FILLED. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE PERIODICALLY UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE INTERESTED CANIDATES TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY.
Please include a copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter with your completed application
Selection Process
1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets including a resume and cover letter will be screened by Human Resources.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable). Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. For more information on how to qualify, visit our Veterans' Preference Form webpage.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: hr@sherwoodoregon.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?'s) Regarding This Recruitment
Lydia McEvoy, Human Resources Director mcevoyl@sherwoodoregon.gov
* City of Sherwood is a drug-free workplace *
The City of Sherwood offers a wide range of employee benefits.
Check Out our Benefits & Wellness Program!
The City of Sherwood values your dedication to lead our community through meaningful public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to your physical, financial and overall wellbeing of you and your family.
Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with up to 90% of the costs covered by the employer including medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage ! Other benefits you'll enjoy as part of your total compensation and rewards package include:

• Paid Time Off - PTO accruals are determined by an employee's status (full-time or part-time regular) and the length of service.
  AFSCME represented new, full-time employees accrue 5.23 hour per pay period or 17 days per year.
  SPOA represented (consolidation of, and in lieu of, paid holidays and vacation leave) new, full-time employees accrue 7.38 hours per pay period or 192 hours per year.
  Non-represented new, full-time employees accrue 5.23 hours per pay period or 17 days per year.
• 9 paid holidays (for applicable employee groups) AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year).
• Wellness Program (Beyond Well) - We are proud to make your health and well-being a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or via telephone with a personal health coach); fitness activities, and city-wide provided Health & Wellness events throughout the calendar year.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and Disability Insurance (both City-provided and voluntary)
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, visit this link.
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