Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner III & Building Inspector​/Plans Examiner IV; Plan Review Lead

Overview

Lead position that requires multi-certification and disciplines necessary to handle project approvals from start to finish through the plan review and inspection processes in accordance with the Division's mission and performance objectives.

This program is highly visible and often the first contact made with the City from those outside the community. Duties include directing and leading Building Inspector/Plans Examiners and seasonal/casual staff; assisting the Division Manager and Building Official with program planning and personnel direction; and overseeing the coordination of the building safety plan review and inspection process. Tasks are illustrative and may include other related duties.

• Direct and lead Building Inspector/Plans Examiners and seasonal/casual staff; assist with program planning and personnel direction; oversee the coordination of the building safety plan review and inspection process.
• Conduct construction code reviews and inspections for residential, commercial, industrial and multi-family development proposals.
• Depending on Division needs, focus primarily on plan review or inspection duties.
• Represent the City at national, state and local boards, meetings, hearings, seminars, classes, and public outreach events involving development, construction codes or building safety.
• Lead, guide, and ensure successful staff resolution of matters of community concern, public health, building safety and dangerous building situations; issue notices of violation, notices to vacate, dangerous building declarations and stop work orders when necessary.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in interpretations of code issues and requirements for development proposals.
• Ensure a timely, predictable, comprehensive, and accurate plan review and inspection process for any development proposal; monitor staffing and oversee processes such as Over-the-Counter, Rapid Review, and related workflows.
• Maintain effective work relationships, deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences, and adhere to City and Department policies.

Full-Time 40 hours per week; AFSCME-represented positions; 12-month probationary period; must meet all qualifications as listed in the position description below.

These positions are anticipated to be assigned primarily to commercial and residential plan review.

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner III:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in related field preferred. Four years of education, training, and/or experience in construction management, architecture, structural engineering, building design, construction inspection, and/or plan review.

Building Inspector/Plans Examiner IV (Plan Review Lead):
Education and experience requirements are specified below in Special Requirements.

• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, engineering concepts, and architectural principles.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and public relations skills; ability to mediate and proactively mitigate problems.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, chair, and facilitate high-profile meetings; interpret and communicate complex technical information to varied audiences.
• Self-directed with a commitment to staying current with construction standards, methods, technologies, and codes.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships and deliver timely customer service.

Certifications:

Incumbent must be certified in accordance with OAR 918-098. Oregon Inspector Certification required within 60 days of appointment. Certifications enabling legal work in various inspection/plan review sets (A, B, or

C) as described below.

• A:
  Inspection/Plan Review – Commercial Inspection (A-Level Building, Mechanical);
  Residential Inspection (Building, Mechanical);
  Residential Plan Review;
  Commercial Plan Review (A-Level, Mechanical); must be obtained within probationary period.
• B:
  Residential Multi-Discipline – Residential Plan Review;
  Residential Inspection for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical.
• C:
  Commercial Plan Review – Commercial Plan Review (A-Level, Mechanical, Fire and…