Building Inspector II

ABOUT THE JOB
Inspects residential buildings and plans for compliance with the County building, mechanical, and zoning codes.

WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or successful completion of the equivalent GED. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
*Must possess the following Oregon Certificates: Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Residential Inspector Certification (CAS), Residential Plans Examiner Certification (CAX), Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) and A Level Structural Inspector (SIA) at time of hire.
*Preference given to those who also possess State of Oregon Certificates for A Level Electrical Inspector, A level Mechanical Inspector (MIA) or A Level Plumbing Inspector.
*Must have the ability to obtain A Level Plans Examiner (PEA) Certification within 12 months of hire.
*Possession of valid Oregon driver's license at time of appointment.

General Statement
Polk County, the Organization:
Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Benefits:
Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to:
11 paid holidays per year
8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
Basic life Insurance - employer paid
Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program