Residential Plans Examiner

• Are you knowledgeable and/or experienced in reviewing one and two-family dwelling building plans and plans for related accessory structures for compliance? 
• Do you enjoy taking on challenges and turning them into opportunities?
• Are you ready to join the Building Codes team that operates in a fast-paced environment by effectively managing and leading change and innovation?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on! We are searching for a Residential Plans Examiner to join our team at the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development. If selected for this position, you will be joining the Building Codes Division, a team responsible for administering the State of Oregon building, mechanical, fire alarm, sprinklers, plumbing, electrical, and Clackamas County ordinances and regulations.

As a Residential Plans Examiner in the Building Codes Division, your main focus will be reviewing 1 and 2 family dwelling building plans and plans for related accessory structures for compliance with the State of Oregon Residential Specialty Code, including residential structural, mechanical, and life safety codes. If selected for this position, you will also have an opportunity to review other types of plans and specifications related to residential construction projects. Another component of this position is writing plan review letters and other correspondence related to necessary Code related corrections. In this role, it will be critical to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative approach, as you will be expected to interact with the public while providing codes and permits related information as well as cooperate with fire prevention officials and others on various projects during plan reviews and inspections.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Building Codes Administration, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community, as well as understands the value a community places on safe buildings and structures, and how our Building Codes team satisfies this demand. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Certification Requirements (Note: Proof of possession of required certifications will be confirmed prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate. Out-of-state applicants should consult the State of Oregon website at http://www.oregon.gov/BCD/pages/index.aspx regarding reciprocity requirements.):
  • Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) ~AND~ at least one of the following three certification sets:
    1. State of Oregon Certifications:
       • Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
       • Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
    2. International Code Council Certifications: (Please note: To use International Code Council (ICC) certifications you must be able to provide documentation showing the appropriate experience as outlined by the Oregon State Building Codes Division in order to convert these certifications to Oregon Certifications, or be registered to take the necessary Oregon State Building Codes Division training class in order to convert the ICC certifications, within six (6) months of hire, to Oregon Certifications.)
       • ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1)
       • ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1)
    3. State of Oregon Legacy Certifications:
       • State of Oregon 1 and 2 Family Plans Examiner
       • State of Oregon 1 and 2 Family Structural Inspector
       • State of Oregon 1 and 2 Family Mechanical Inspector
• Experience providing excellent customer service to the public as well as to other external and internal stakeholders within various levels of an organization

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience as a plans examiner in a building codes, public works or similar department
• Experience as a structural and mechanical inspector within a jurisdictional setting
• Completion of a recognized building inspection program, where building and mechanical code classes, inspection classes and training, and plan review were an integral part of the program
• Experience using Accela Automation or similar permitting software
• At least two (2) years of experience working in the construction industry 
• Experience reviewing and marking-up plans electronically, using software such as BlueBeam, ProjectDox or similar plan review platforms

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference:  If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

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