Building Inspector
Group: City of Springfield
Location: Springfield, Oregon
Salary Range: $24.77 - $42.27/hr DOE
Deadline Information: 11:59 p.m. (PST)
Deadline Date: 04/16/2023
Posted Date: 03/24/2023
Website: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/
Contact Information for Applicants
Human Resources
HR@springfield-or.gov
541-726-3705
Building Inspector
Closes: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Non-exempt, Full Benefits
Grade: B23-B25
$24.77-$35.91/ hour (B23), $27.24- $39.50/ hour (B24), $29.15- $42.27/ hour (B25), depending on qualifications
*Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.
Position Overview:
The City of Springfield is seeking to fill a Building Inspector position to perform inspections, review plans of new and existing buildings, and to approve construction plans.
For the complete Building Inspector/ Code Enforcement Specialist job descriptions, please see the City’s classification page: https://springfield-or.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Building-Inspector.pdf
Training & Experience:
Associate Degree or two-year technical certificate relevant to area of assignment, and;
• 0-2 years of experience in building inspection (B23- Building Inspector I)
• 2-5 years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection (B24- Building Inspector II)
• 5-8 years of progressively experience in building inspection (B25- Building Inspector III)
**Additional certifications required based on level- see below.
License and Certification:
• Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Oregon Inspectors Certification (OIC) or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment.
o B23-Inspector I
• Multi-certification from the State of Oregon in Residential Specialty Code; OR
• Certification from the State of Oregon or International Code Council (ICC) as a Structural Inspector.
o B24- Building Inspector II
Along with the certifications required at level I, the following certifications are required depending on specialization:
1. STRUCTURAL/MECHANICAL INSPECTORS
o Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) or ICC Residential Building Inspector (ICC B1) and ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector (ICC M1)
o Oregon Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA) or ICC Commercial Building Inspector (ICC B2)
o Oregon Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA) or ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector (ICC M2)
o Required within 6 months of hire: Oregon Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA) or ICC Building Plans Examiner (ICC B3), or ICC Residential Plans Examiner (ICC R3)
2. PLUMBING INSPECTORS
o Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) or ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P2)
o Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) or ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)
o As an alternate path to holding certifications at time of hire, possess an Oregon Journeyman Plumbing License (JP) with demonstrated experience in commercial, industrial and residential installations with the ability to obtain Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) and Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certifications within 6 months of hire.
o B25- Building Inspector III
In addition to level II requirements, the following combination of certifications is required:
• All Structural/Mechanical certifications and all Plumbing certifications; OR
• All Structural/Mechanical certifications and all Electrical certifications.
• Must also have State of Oregon Fire and Life Safety certification or ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification.
**All certifications listed above are assumed to be active and issued by ICC. Alternatively, incumbents may qualify if they have active State of Oregon Certifications in equivalent areas.
Selection and Interview Process:
Top candidates will be invited to interview. Candidates moving forward will be contacted with additional details.
The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ to learn more about this job posting and how to apply.