Current Open Job Postings

For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at http://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments." For questions, call 206-368-0050.

The City of Bremerton, Washington, (pop. 40,500), is located east of the Olympic Mountains and directly across Puget Sound from Seattle. Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official performs work necessary to manage the City's Permit Center and the daily operations of the City's building plan review, inspection & permitting functions, and tax & licensing.

Duties include preparing recommendations to the Director on the division's work program and budget, providing supervisory direction to others in executing the division's work programs, and managing the Community Development Department when the Director is absent. The Building Official directly oversees 4 FTE's in the Building Plan Review & Inspection group, and 2 FTE's in Tax and Licensing, a new division for the department.

An associate degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field is required. A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in building code enforcement as an inspector, plans examiner, or comparable private sector position is required, as well as 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position. Certification as a Building Inspector, Plans Examiner, or Building Official through the International Code Council is required.

The City of Bremerton is an equal opportunity employer. First review: October 22, 2017 (open until filled).

Contact Name for Additional Information: Prothman
Phone Number: 206.368.0050
Contact Email: info@prothman.com

At Washington County, you are given opportunities and challenges to embrace your potential and achieve your personal best, every day. The Planning and Development Services Division, Building Services section within the Department of Land Use and Transportation is currently hiring for Building Permit Technicians. This team is a full-service building permit office for all phases of construction on commercial and residential properties in unincorporated Washington County and inside the city limits of Banks, Gaston and North Plains. Building Services also provides electrical permitting, plan review and inspections for the cities of Cornelius, Durham, Forest Grove, Sherwood, and Tualatin and plumbing permitting and inspections for the cities of Banks, Gaston and North Plains.

As a Building Permit Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the file room, ensuring department files and records are organized and updated. Essential responsibilities also include providing verbal and written information to the public about County building permit processes and procedures to ensure a thorough understanding of the building permit process as well as providing assistance for technical issues. In addition, you will assist field inspectors, plans examiners, planners, other County departments, local government agencies and the public with the research of permit records.  We will be accepting applications for both entry-level and journey level vacancies during this recruitment. Building Permit Technician I - $20.70 - $25.16 per hour. Building Permit Technician II - $23.43 - $28.47 per hour.

Education and Experience

A typical way to obtain the minimum required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Building Permit Technician I: A high school diploma or equivalent; AND Two (2) years of administrative support and customer service experience related to land use regulations, the building process, the construction industry, drafting, or mapping; OR One year equivalency of college-level course work in construction technology, blueprint reading, drafting, building inspection, and urban planning AND one (1) year of work experience involving administrative support and customer service related to land use regulations, the building process, the construction industry, drafting, or mapping. Additional licenses, certificates, physical abilities, and specialty requirements Possession of a Driver's license valid in the state of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.

• Building Permit Technician II: A high school diploma or equivalent; AND Two (2) years of experience in processing building permit applications; OR Two (2) years of experience in administrative support and customer service experience related to land use regulations, the building process, the construction industry, drafting, or mapping AND one (1) year of experience in processing building permit applications. Additional licenses, certificates, physical abilities and specialty requirements Possession of a Driver's license valid in the state of Oregon and an acceptable driving record. Possession of ICC permit technician certification.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Nicole Stewart
Phone Number: 503.846.4542
Contact Email: nicole_stewart@co.washington.or.us

Clatsop County invites applications for the position of Permit Technician. This is a multi-tasking position in the Building Codes and Land Use Planning divisions within the Community Development Department.

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Clatsop County Human Resource Department
Phone Number: 503.325.1000
Contact Email: hr@co.clatsop.or.us

The City of Pendleton is accepting applications to fill an Inspector position. Entry level requires an Oregon Inspector Certification and Manufactured home installation inspector certification plus certification in at least two A-level and two Residential disciplines, or other satisfactory equivalent certifications. A-level Plumbing and/or Electrical Journeyman background or Inspector certification required. Requires high school/GED plus 2 years of post-secondary college or technical instruction in building technology and construction management, mechanical, plumbing or building inspection plus 4 years experience in general construction or related fields; OR satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary range is $3,877-$5,399 DOE, plus potential for additional depending on certifications held or attained. Excellent benefits. Applications are available on-line at www.pendleton.or.us/employment or at the Personnel Office, 500 SW Dorion Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801; (541) 966-0201. Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Andrea Denton
Phone Number: 541.966.0201
Contact Email: andrea.denton@ci.pendleton.or.us

Under general supervision of the Community Development Director, reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes and ordinances, meets and confers with the applicants at the permit services counter. Reviews building plans and specifications for construction, improvement, repair and change of use; performs related work as assigned. Conduct building inspections during all phases of construction, alteration, and repair for single-family, multi-family, and commercial development. Responds to inquiries from the public; and assists at the public counter in issuing permits and other duties as required. To apply and for more information, please visit www.cityofbg.org/jobs

Contact Name for Additional Information: Lorna Ingenthron
Phone Number: 360.342.5009
Contact Email: lorna.ingenthron@cityofbg.org

The City of Milwaukie is seeking an experienced Building Inspector to review plans and specifications and to perform on-site inspections of new and existing buildings and structures to enforce conformance to building, grading and zoning laws and approved plans. Please see our website at www.cityofmilwaukie.org for a full job description and information on how to apply.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Julie Leicht
Phone Number: 503.786.7507
Contact Email: leichtj@milwaukieoregon.gov

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Crystle Cowen
Phone Number: 503.823.7511
Contact Email: crystle.cowen@portlandoregon.gov

The City of Yelm, Washington, is a vibrant and dynamic community, providing picturesque views of Mt. Rainier from almost any location around the city. Yelm stands out among the most livable cities in Thurston County, offering safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, great schools, fabulous parks, family-oriented community celebrations, and a vast array of business, employment and volunteer opportunities to its 8,700 residents. The City of Yelm's Community Development Department includes professional planners, building inspectors, a building official, and a permit coordinator, and operates on a 2017 budget of roughly $600,000. Under the direction of the Community & Economic Development Director, the Building Official administers the adopted building and structural codes for the City of Yelm, including permit processing, plan review, and building inspections. The Building Official is also responsible for interpreting and enforcing adopted codes relating to the construction of buildings. The position provides leadership to the building inspector and permit coordinator. Candidates should have graduated from high school or have obtained a GED, and have 5 years of experience as a building inspector. The position requires certification as a Certified Building Official, Certified Plans Examiner, and Certified Commercial Building Inspector. A Washington State driver's license is required. The City of Yelm is an equal opportunity employer. First review: October 2, 2017 (open until filled).

BUILDING OFFICIAL City of Yelm, Washington Salary: $73,160 - $87,593 For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at http://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Current Searches." For questions, call 206-368-0050.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Prothman
Phone Number: 206.368.0050
Contact Email: info@prothman.com

PURPOSE:

Seeking a candidate who brings a strong emphasis on commercial building inspections and commercial plan reviews in their previous work experience. Performs a variety of specialized technical work involving the inspection of industrial, commercial, and residential building construction for compliance with National, State, and Local building codes and ordinances; reviews building plans and specifications to ensure that proposed structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy, and/or other building systems meet standards. Performs on¿site inspections of projects throughout all phases of building construction; responds to public inquires regarding code interpretation, permit process, and requirements; and performs other work duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: A degree from an approved two year inspection-related educational program or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of construction or inspection-related experience or its equivalent.
• Substitution: An approved one year inspection-related education program and one year of construction or inspection-related experience or be a registered Oregon Architect, a certified Oregon Professional Engineer, or have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture or civil or structural engineering.
• Desirable Qualifications: Additional building inspection certificates beyond the minimum required are desirable such as: State of Oregon Manufactured Structure Installation Inspector and International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain an Oregon driver license by the time of appointment.
• Certificates: Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of start date a valid Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC). At least one (1) valid State of Oregon A-level Structural Inspector Certification, A-level Mechanical Inspector Certification, or A-level Plumbing Inspector Certification and Medical Gas Inspector Certification, or A-level Electrical Inspector Certification or an International Code Council Commercial Building Inspector Certification, or an International Code Council Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification. Possession of State of Oregon A-Level Plans Examiner and Fire Life Safety Plans Examiner Certifications, or International Code Council Commercial Building Plans Examiner or International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certifications.

Please apply ONLINE at www.ashland.or.us

Contact Name for Additional Information: Marisa Lehnerz
Phone Number: 541.552.2060
Contact Email: lehnerzm@ashland.or.us

The City of Albany Building Division within the Community Development Department seeks a full-time professional Combination Building Inspector/Plans Examiner. The primary purpose of this position is to enforce all applicable Oregon adopted building-related codes and standards, and portions of the Albany Development and Municipal Codes; and issue correction notices and citations as applicable.

For a Word doc of the job description and how to apply, please click here.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Human Resources
Phone Number: 541.917.7509
Contact Email: hr@cityofalbany.net

The purpose of this position is to perform professional and technical level work in the building code enforcement field by the review of plans, specifications, and calculations to verify their conformance to the building construction related codes adopted by the city of Vancouver; provide advice to the public and other staff members regarding the engineering, fire and life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical aspects of the codes.

Position Status: This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position. Work Schedule: The schedule for this position is M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. Salary Schedule Range: Plans Examiner II: $4,941-$6,316 monthly and Plans Examiner III: $5,453-$6,972 monthly. Union Status: This position is covered by the provisions of an agreement between the City and the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union. Regular employees in this position are required to pay union dues.

FUNCTIONS:  Perform technical review of construction plans, specifications, and calculations to verify compliance with all applicable codes City and State codes and regulations.

Level II

• Reviews single family structures (attached and detached), duplexes, accessory residential structures, single family licensed care facilities, multi-family structures up to 3 stories, commercial structures up to 4000 sq. ft., and all tenant improvements.

Level III

• Reviews all types of buildings and structures.
• Research into the intent of code requirements to assist people in their attempt to comply with such requirements. 
• Provide building code assistance to permit counter staff and customers as necessary; 
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other permit applicants to assist them in understanding the code requirements;
• Conduct site visits where field information is helpful or necessary in verifying compliance with building code requirements; work with pre-lease team in assisting applicants/businesses who are considering construction projects. Drive and maintain the appearance of various city vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner when performing site inspections work. 
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

Level II:

• Associate degree with major coursework in architecture, engineering, building inspection, construction technology, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in construction trades as contractor, building inspector, plans examiner.
• I.C.C. certification as IBC Building Plans Examiner and one other Plans Examiner or Inspector certification within one year of date of hire.

Level III:

• Associate degree with major coursework in architecture, engineering, building inspection, construction technology, or related field.
  
• At least four (4) years of experience in construction trades as contractor, building inspector, or plans examiner.
  
• I.C.C. certification as IBC Building Plans Examiner and two other ICC Plans Examiner or Inspector certifications within one year of date of hire Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. NOTE: "ICC certification" indicates attainment of certified status by accredited test from the International Code Council.

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Bre't Kertz
Phone Number: 360.487.8412
Contact Email: bret.kertz@cityofvancouver.us

We are seeking a combination inspector / plans examiner for the Hood River office. Please click here for full details.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Millie Hicks or David Flemings
Phone Number: 541.758.1302
Contact Email: mhicks@claircompany.com

The position requires the equivalent to an Associates Degree in a building or engineering science plus four years of construction or inspection experience in Structural and Mechanical inspections and plan reviews.

Contact Name for Additional Information: Alisa Heathman
Phone Number: 503.496.1575
Contact Email: aheathman@orcity.org

If you have experience in the construction field or if you have served as a Building Inspector or Plans Examiner in another city or county, consider this opportunity. Be part of a team driven to serve the public, intent on assisting our customers with integrity and fairness. Technical skills are essential but more importantly we seek those with a blue collar attitude that know the value of good communication and collaboration with those they work with and serve. If you're looking to make a difference in a thriving community, be part of an innovative and dynamic team of professionals, and be valued for your creative problem-solving skills, we'd love to meet you! If you desire a work environment that is flexible and cooperative, where you have a voice and can contribute to the quality and safety of structures in your community then we want to hear from you! The Building Division operates as a collaborative team led by the Building Official. Building Inspectors play a critical role in guiding the success of Tualatin's development by providing professional project inspections and plan reviews. They are often seen as the face of the City and may be the only experience our customers have with City staff. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to achieving both code compliance and a quality customer experience. They should possess high energy, good communication skills, sincerely enjoy plan review and inspection work, and desire the opportunity to grow in their profession. Join our other highly qualified and motivated employees who share our city's common core values of integrity, respect, customer service, teamwork and problem solving. These positions will remain open until filled, first review of applications on 7/10/17. For more information and to apply, visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tualatinor/default.cfm

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Debra Bullard
Phone Number: 503.691.3022
Contact Email: dbullard@tualatin.gov

The City of McMinnville is seeking a talented and experienced leader to fill the position of Building Official within the Planning & Building Department. This is a unique opportunity for a talented leader to develop and expand the Building Division, and the City's building code program, as the community continues to grow. The Building Official will play a key role in helping shape a growing community, and will be instrumental in enhancing a full-service building codes program that meets the high standards set by City leaders and community members. For additional information on this recruitment, please go to the City's website at www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov or contact Erica Thomas at 503.434.2328 or at erica.thomas@mcminnvilleoregon.gov. The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Erica Thomas
Phone Number: 503.434.2328
Contact Email: erica.thomas@mcminnvilleoregon.gov

Job Overview:

Tired of the red tape? Or are you tired of working with the tools, not working 40 hours a week all year, but still enjoy this trade and getting consistent pay? Consider joining our team of inspectors in beautiful Southern Oregon, Josephine and Jackson County areas. Northwest Code Professionals is seeking A-Level electrical inspectors:  one full time position in Southern Oregon, and one part-time position, 2-3 days per week location varies, call for details. (Hourly Wage DOE) Both positions require an A-Level Electrical Certifications, as well as Oregon Inspector Certification (O.I.C.). The SRI Certification is required to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Other certifications for Oregon Building Codes is a plus. Salaries range between $5,100-$6,000 per month. Full time position comes with attractive benefits package. For Further Information, contact: Don Meier, Chief Electrical Inspector: Don@thebldgdept.com or Jack Applegate, Manager: Jack@nwcodepros.com Northwest Code Professionals

Contact Name for Additional Information: Don Meier
Phone Number: 800.358.8034
Contact Email: don@thebldgdept.com

Seeking structural plans examiner/PE throughout our Oregon locations. Please see announcement details, visit our website, or give us a call!

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Contact Name for Additional Information: Human Resources
Phone Number: 800.383.8855
Contact Email: info@claircompany.com

Contact Name for Additional Information: Chuck Beyer
Phone Number: 360.795.3301
Email: beyerc@co.wahkiakum.wa.us