What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Inspector III position at City of Lake Oswego, OR?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego announces an excellent opportunity within the Building Division. Under the direction of the Building Official, the Plumbing Inspector III will review, inspect, evaluate and approve installations in commercial, industrial and residential structures and premises, and multi-family dwellings, for compliance with the State of Oregon plumbing specialty code. In addition to the state codes, this position must also administer and enforce various municipal codes and ordinances. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections, checking for conformity with Oregon plumbing codes.
- Demonstrate organizational skills when coordinating daily routes with field staff, track progress of phased projects, issue stop work orders and expired permits in accordance with state codes, rules, and statutes.
- Comprehend reasons and intent of codes and can communicate this to our customers.
- Excellent communications skills to explain technical information and expectations to resolve violations, writing clearly with the proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation.
- Gather and weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations, and making sound conclusions and decisions for best practices and creative problem resolution.
- Understand provisions for alternates in the code and researches new products and methods.
- Support and respect diversity in the workplace and community.
- Plan review for new commercial building, Industrial, and multi-family buildings.
- Issue letters of correction, abatement and compliance to contractors, and re-inspects construction projects for conformance.
- Experience with the permitting process and software to maintain and manage records of inspections and prepare reports via mobile laptop. Experience with Accela and Oregon Inspector App is preferred.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
Successful candidates must have strong knowledge of building construction plans, diagram, documents, calculations and technical specifications related to residential construction and commercial construction. Ideal candidates will have the ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with employees, contractors and designers. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D and extensive experience in construction, installation or inspection; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
The following certifications and licenses may be required:
Inspector III
- Oregon Inspector Certification
- Equivalent State of Oregon Certifications pertaining to A level plumbing.
Other certifications desirable but not required for the position
- Commercial Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council
- Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council
- Residential Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council
- Residential Mechanical Inspector issued by the International Code Council
Duties will occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; attending meetings or activities outside normal working hours; occasional response to emergency conditions during off-hours; operation of a motor vehicle on public roads. Expectation to comply with safety requirements and promote safe work practices.
Supplemental Information
Annual pay range: $80,894 - $103,317
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled with first review on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
503.635.0220
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego announces an excellent opportunity within the Building Division. Under the direction of the Building Official, the Plumbing Inspector III will review, inspect, evaluate and approve installations in commercial, industrial and residential structures and premises, and multi-family dwellings, for compliance with the State of Oregon plumbing specialty code. In addition to the state codes, this position must also administer and enforce various municipal codes and ordinances. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections, checking for conformity with Oregon plumbing codes.
- Demonstrate organizational skills when coordinating daily routes with field staff, track progress of phased projects, issue stop work orders and expired permits in accordance with state codes, rules, and statutes.
- Comprehend reasons and intent of codes and can communicate this to our customers.
- Excellent communications skills to explain technical information and expectations to resolve violations, writing clearly with the proper use of grammar, spelling, punctuation.
- Gather and weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations, and making sound conclusions and decisions for best practices and creative problem resolution.
- Understand provisions for alternates in the code and researches new products and methods.
- Support and respect diversity in the workplace and community.
- Plan review for new commercial building, Industrial, and multi-family buildings.
- Issue letters of correction, abatement and compliance to contractors, and re-inspects construction projects for conformance.
- Experience with the permitting process and software to maintain and manage records of inspections and prepare reports via mobile laptop. Experience with Accela and Oregon Inspector App is preferred.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
Successful candidates must have strong knowledge of building construction plans, diagram, documents, calculations and technical specifications related to residential construction and commercial construction. Ideal candidates will have the ability to engage and develop strong working relationships with employees, contractors and designers. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D and extensive experience in construction, installation or inspection; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.
The following certifications and licenses may be required:
Inspector III
- Oregon Inspector Certification
- Equivalent State of Oregon Certifications pertaining to A level plumbing.
Other certifications desirable but not required for the position
- Commercial Building Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council
- Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council
- Residential Building Inspector issued by the International Code Council
- Residential Mechanical Inspector issued by the International Code Council
Duties will occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; attending meetings or activities outside normal working hours; occasional response to emergency conditions during off-hours; operation of a motor vehicle on public roads. Expectation to comply with safety requirements and promote safe work practices.
Supplemental Information
Annual pay range: $80,894 - $103,317
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled with first review on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
BENEFIT SUMMARY – LOMEA members
The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Medical/Vision Insurance
City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
- Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.
- Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision
Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).
Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.
Dental Insurance
Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
- Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care
- Kaiser Permanente Dental
Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.
With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee’s for dental insurance.
Life Insurance
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
SAIF Corporation
You are provided workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:
- Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
- Employer contributions*
- contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.
Vesting: Employee IAP Account – immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution– 5 calendar years
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Canopy
The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)
HRA Veba
City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.
- Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.
Deferred Compensation Plan
MissinSquare Retirement
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Allegiance
Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.
Holidays
The following holidays are observed throughout the year:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.
In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years’ Eve.
Vacation
Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:
0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)
4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)
10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)
16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)
20 years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)
Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Sick Leave
At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.
Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Salary : $80,894 - $103,317