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Senior Building Inspector-Electrical

City of Tigard
City of Tigard Salary
Tigard 97223, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES
At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.
  • Perform plan review and inspection for all types of electrical installations for compliance with State and local codes and standards and to serve as leadworker providing technical assistance and leadership to the Electrical Inspection Program.

  • Performs plan review and inspection for all types of electrical installations for compliance with state and local codes and standards; 

  • Provides technical and functional supervision of the Electrical Inspection Program; trains inspectors; assigns and coordinates inspections.

  • Resolves complex technical issues by recommending or approving alternate methods of construction; responds to inquiries from other inspection personnel regarding code interpretation and application.

  • Responds to inquiries from customers regarding issues related to inspections performed by other inspection personnel; and assumes other lead responsibilities as assigned.  

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable State and City codes and standards; knowledge of construction practices, building plan review; permitting and inspection processes; and computer software applicable to the field. Skills in: performing complex plan reviews and inspections; reading and interpreting complex codes and standards; scheduling, assigning, training and directing the work of others; prioritizing work and establishing a work plan; utilizing a computer in the course of work and analyzing data and preparing reports. Ability to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework or technical training in construction technology, building inspection, or a related field. AND
  • Four (4) years of responsible experience inspecting residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Possession of a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
  • Possession of State of Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector Certification and Electrical Specialty Code Inspector Certification.
  • Possession of Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Desired Attributes:
Plumbing, mechanical, structural inspector certifications are desirable.


 
Union Representation: SEIU

Schedule:  
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (General Hours) 

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.

IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veterans' preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation

Salary : $40 - $53

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