Building Inspector - Plans Examiner I

The City of Bend Community and Economic Development Department is accepting applications for one (1) regular full-time Building Inspector - Plans Examiner I in the Building Safety division. This position is hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) and is represented by the City of Bend Employee Association. This position will focus on residential building inspection. The ideal candidate will have the certifications and experience required to complete residential inspections.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items: 

• The online application via NeoGov (access also available on the City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
• Attached formal cover letter (required)
• Attached formal resume (required)
• Attached valid credentials and licensing (if applicable)

Essential Functions Include:
The information provided below encompasses the essential functions and capabilities linked with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Performs a variety of residential inspections and/or plan reviews under the general supervision of the Building Official or designee.
• Applies established policies and procedures in the electronic review and evaluation of plans and specifications.
• Explains how regulations apply to builders, architects, homeowners, engineers, and the public in a setting where consistency is of high importance.
• Participates in issuance of permits, calculation of fees, and maintenance of records.
• Performs inspections of residential structures being constructed and repaired. Issues approvals or disapprovals, and writes correction notices. Cites applicable code sections for deficiencies in construction or design. Examines and evaluates building plans and specifications for code compliance and accepted engineering practices.
• Enforces appropriate State specialty codes, ORS, OAR, City ordinances, and other related regulations. Works with builders, homeowners and design professionals to assure construction, remodeling, or repair complies with approved plans. Provides information regarding permits, specialty codes, and compliance procedures to architects, engineers, builders, and the public.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position is a non-management position and does not encompass supervisory responsibility.

Skill Profile
The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Maintain working knowledge of basic development principles and processes.
• Reading, interpreting and evaluating blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Maintain working knowledge of planning principles and land use regulations.
• Basic building permit and construction principles.
• General ORS, OAR, Oregon specialty codes, City ordinances and regulations.
• Entry level residential inspections and/or plan review.
• Customer service principles.
• Safety standards and work procedures related to building inspections.
• Modern office principles and practices.
• Mathematical principles.
• City geography.
• Providing efficient and effective customer service to a diverse population having a wide range of expertise.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment.
• Prioritizing and managing time.
• Using a computer and related software applications.
• Reviewing plans for compliance with applicable standards and guidelines.
• Interpreting building plan specifications and detecting design faults.
• Understanding and applying code standards.
• Resolving code issues with contractors and designers.
• Providing technical guidance and information to customers.
• Decision making and routine or procedural problem solving.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and other stakeholders sufficient to exchange or convey information to provide and receive work direction.
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work.
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint and other interactive computer programs as well as operating common office equipment. 
  
  

  Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Licenses  
  The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

  • Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
  • Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) AND 1 of the following Oregon certifications:
    • Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
    • Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
    • Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
    • Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
  • Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

  
  

   

  Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.  At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.