Building Inspector/Plans Examiner I, II, or III

Coordinate the building safety plan review and inspection process and conducts construction code reviews and inspections for structural, mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing inspection services for residential construction projects to ensure compliance with State of Oregon Specialty Codes, Administrative Rules, related construction standards, and City ordinances.  Depending on the Division's needs, employees may be assigned to focus primarily on plan review, inspection or building code compliance duties. 

This position is anticipated to be assigned primarily to COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL PLAN REVIEW. Hiring at the Building Inspector/Plan Review I, II, or III level offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience or someone just starting out to be exposed to a wide variety of commercial and residential projects and take advantage of a robust training program offer by the City of Corvallis Development Services.    

This position requires multi-certifications (see requirements below)and disciplines necessary to handle project approvals from start to finish through the plan review and inspection processes in accordance with the Division's mission and performance objectives.

Full-time 40 hours per week
AFSCME-represented position
12-month probationary period

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.
BIPE I   $32.88-$41.81 per hour
BIPE II$35.48-$45.12 per hour
BIPE III $38.25-$48.66  per hour

Essential Duties

Leads and coordinates members of the development review and inspection teams to ensure a timely, predictable, comprehensive and accurate plan review and inspection process for any development proposal.
 
Reviews and inspects residential development proposals to ensure compliance with State and City codes/ordinances, engineering/architectural, and fire/life safety principles.
 
Depending on the Division's needs, performs construction plan review and site inspections.

• Conducts Pre-Development, Plan Intake, and Pre-Construction meetings
• Takes the lead in coordinating plan reviews and inspections internally, with customers, and with other departments and agencies.
• Maintains communication with contractors to anticipate and resolve on?site issues.
• Performs building safety inspections and plan reviews.
• Calculates and assesses fees.
• Monitors permit and project status and follow-ups with expired applications and permits.
• Maintains accurate records and files of construction plan reviews, inspections, and related correspondence.  Archives documents as required.
• Ensures special inspection is accomplished where required.
• Recommends or issues Stop Work Orders, violation notifications, and related building code compliance actions when necessary.
• Inspects manufactured dwelling installations.
• Issues final approval of construction permits.

In a timely manner that meets Division expectations, responds to telephone and personal contacts from contractors, architects, engineers and the public on issues related to codes and standards associated with development proposals.

Provides technical interpretations of code issues and requirements for any residential development proposal.

Leads and coordinates teams to investigate and resolve matters of community concern, public health, building safety and dangerous building situations.  Examples include fire scene investigations, flooding, mold growth, post-earthquake inspections, electrical hazards, hazardous materials, boiler explosions, sanitation issues, mechanical failures, and any condition identified in the Dangerous Building Code.

Represents the City at national, state and local boards, meetings, hearings, seminars, classes, and public outreach events involving construction codes or building safety.

 

Conducts compliance verifications for appropriate contractor licensing and registration.

Operates and drives a motor vehicle safely and legally.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in Building Inspection Technology, Drafting, Engineering, Fire Prevention, or other related field preferred.

Two years of formal education, training, and/or experience in construction management, architecture, structural engineering, building design, construction inspection, and/or plan review providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of residential construction practices, materials, techniques and engineering concepts. Interpret and apply technical knowledge of construction practices; and to read and interpret construction documents and plans.

Excellent customer service, communication, and public relations skills and the ability to mediate adversarial situations.  Proactively anticipate and mitigate problem areas before they become issues.

Prioritize and meet multiple demands by the construction industry, the general public and other City staff.

Organize, coordinate, chair, and effectively facilitate high profile meetings.

Interpret, disseminate, and communicate complex technical information, state and local construction regulations, City review process and policies effectively with technicians and non-technicians.

Get along well and maintain effective work relationships with coworkers and the public.

Demonstrable commitment to quality and timely customer service.

Experience in use of permit tracking systems is required.  Ability to use computer hardware, printers, and associated software to conduct inspections, complete plan reviews, communicate and present information, track progress, and schedule projects.

Special Requirements
Certifications:  Incumbent must be certified in accordance with OAR 918-098.  Oregon Inspector Certification is required.  In addition, any combination of Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) issued certifications or other BCD recognized certification path that qualifies an incumbent to legally perform the following:

• Residential Building Plan reviews;
• Residential Building Inspections;
• Manufactured Dwelling Installation Inspections; and
• One additional Residential Inspector certification for either Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical inspections.

Certifications for BIPE II: HERE

Certifications for BIPE III: HERE

Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.

Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check. 

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

First review of applications will occur after 8:00 am on July 2, 2026, then applications reviewed weekly as needed.