Plumbing Inspector

The City of Beaverton is hiring a Plumbing Inspector to join our building inspection team and support residential and commercial growth and development across the city. 

The Plumbing Inspector inspects residential and commercial buildings for compliance with all plumbing codes, ordinances, standards, rules, and regulations and reviews residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing plans and specifications. This position also checks the design, construction and quality of materials, and the location of plumbing systems.

This is a full-time, non exempt, SEIU-classified position. 

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

• Inspect and regulate installations of plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Ensure that the design, construction, and location of systems comply with state and municipal plumbing regulations. Read and interpret construction plans in conjunction with actual construction. 
• Interpret product listings and installation requirements. Interpret and apply plumbing statutes to the inspection. Consult and advise builders of plumbing code requirements needed to pass inspection. 
• Meet with staff, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other customers to explain code requirements and resolve conflicts and problems. Answer technical questions about the plumbing codes from the public. Coordinate with other divisions and governmental agencies on final project acceptance. 
• Write inspection reports, keep accurate inspection records, and enter inspection results into computer system. File inspection records and plans. Track inspections, stop work orders and expired permits. 
• Calculate and explain permit fees. 
• Investigate code compliance issues. 
• Review plans for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Approve the plumbing portion of plans. 
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service, creating a positive experience for customers by resolving problems creatively. 
• Additional duties are outlined in the Plumbing Inspector class specification.  

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and
• One year of experience as a plumbing inspector; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. 

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• State of Oregon Inspector certification. 
• State of Oregon journey-level plumber’s license.
• State of Oregon A-level Plumbing Inspector certification. 
• State of Oregon Medical Gas Inspector certification.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check, including fingerprints.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms. 

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Wage range: $37.94 - $50.84 hourly base wage*

Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. 

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.