Assistant Building Official

The Assistant Building Official supports the Building Official in administering and enforcing local, state, and federalbuilding codes and regulations to ensure the safety and integrity of structures within the jurisdiction. This positionassists in managing daily operations of the building division, oversees inspections, plan reviews, and permittingprocesses, and may act as the Building Official in their absence. The Assistant Building Official works closely withcontractors, architects, engineers, and the public to provide guidance on code compliance, and supports the developmentand implementation of policies, procedures, and programs that promote safe, sustainable, and code-compliantdevelopment.

Assists the Building Official with plan reviews for compliance with applicable mechanical, structural, plumbing,electrical, and specialty codes required of new construction, and alteration/repairs of existing structures.

Work includes planning, organizing, and achieving the goals and objectives of the building office and coordinating themwith the overall purpose of the department of planning and development. 

Work closely with the Planning, Sanitation, and Short-Term Rentals Division to ensure development is in compliancewith the county’s development codes and ordinances. The role includes considerable contact with private citizens,building contractors, and officials of state and local government agencies to ensure compliance with the Oregon UniformBuilding Code and related regulations.