Structural​/Mechanical Inspector

The
Building Inspector position performs field inspections to assure that commercial and industrial construction complies with structural, mechanical and related codes and regulation. Provides technical assistance to the public, contractors, and design professionals regarding structural or mechanical specialty codes and may provide lead direction to other structural or mechanical code specialist employees. This position will be filled as a Structural/Mechanical Inspector.

The posting was updated 1/13/26 to reflex extended deadline. Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. P.T. Accepting Online Applications Only.

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Classification:
Structural/Mechanical Inspector

Salary: $39.03 - $48.66 hourly / $81,182.40 - $ Annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Department, Division:
Planning & Development Department/ Building & Permit Services Division

Union Representation:
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Work Location:

Atrium, 99 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Actual job sites are located throughout City of Eugene as business requires. Must reside in the state of Oregon and be able to report onsite for work as needed to meet business needs.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with the flexibility per business need

Benefits:
The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see Supplemental Information at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene:
Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.

• Safely operate a City-owned vehicle to and from inspection sites located around the city daily.
• Performs field inspections for structural or mechanical area of construction inspection; notifies builders and owners of code violations by writing field correction memos and/or letters to customers.
• May provide direction to other structural or mechanical code specialists and the public with interpretation and application of codes and resolution of problems.
• May plan and conduct training for co-workers and the public in structural or mechanical code requirements in one or more areas of building construction.
• Performsandmaycoordinatetherecordkeepinganddocumentation,suchasdataentry,ofinspectionsandplansreviewsinstructuralormechanicalareaofconstruction.
• Researchesplanreviewsandstructuralormechanicalcodeenforcementactivitiesfromautomatedrecords anddivisiondocuments.
• Mayplan,assign,leadandreviewtheworkofassignedstaff.
• Mayactincapacityofthesupervisorinthesupervisor'sabsenceorasdirected.
• Assistscustomers,contractors,homeowners,architects,engineersanddesignersbyphoneoratcounterregardingtheinspectionprocess,constructionstandardsandstructuralormechanicalcodes.
• Mayattendmeetingsandfunctionasliaisonwithotherpartsofthe Cityorganizationandthepublic;assistswithdivision'spublicrelationsout-reachwork.
• May prepare staff notes for cases pertaining to field activity in structural or mechanical specialty; makes recommendations on alternate materials and methods requests.
• Assists plan reviewers, supervisors or the building official in preparation of staff notes for cases pertaining to field activity in assigned area; make recommendations on alternate materials and methods requests and may attend meetings, relating to cases arising from inspections in assigned area.
• May assist Building and Permit Services management in enforcement cases by appearing in court as witness and assisting support staff in preparation of case documentation.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:
Structural/Mechanical Inspector

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

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