Description
Do you want to play a key role in shaping the City of Milwaukie?We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Building Inspector/Plans Examiner II to join our Community Development team!
As a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner II, you will be at the heart of ensuring the safety and quality of our city's structures. You'll review building plans, conduct on-site inspections, and provide expert guidance to developers, contractors, and the public. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your technical expertise, contribute to our community's growth, and work in a collaborative environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Why Milwaukie?
To apply, please submit your application and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Working Conditions
To view the full Job Description, please go here
This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work, including visits to active construction sites. You should be comfortable working in various weather conditions and potentially dirty/dusty environments.
Application Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including complete work history.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-786-7507.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary Of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
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Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
If you have not included a cover letter, please use the space below to share how your lived experience makes you uniquely qualified for this role. Please keep your response to no more than 500 words.
Do you want to play a key role in shaping the City of Milwaukie?We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Building Inspector/Plans Examiner II to join our Community Development team!
As a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner II, you will be at the heart of ensuring the safety and quality of our city's structures. You'll review building plans, conduct on-site inspections, and provide expert guidance to developers, contractors, and the public. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize your technical expertise, contribute to our community's growth, and work in a collaborative environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Review and inspect: Ensure compliance with building, grading, and zoning laws by reviewing plans and performing on-site inspections of commercial and residential projects.
- Be a technical expert: Provide guidance and assistance to customers, city staff, and other stakeholders on building codes and technical issues.
- Process permits: Coordinate the permitting process, accept applications, calculate fees, and issue permits.
- Enforce codes and ordinances: Research and evaluate city codes, address complaints, and prepare notices regarding code conformance.
- Collaborate and improve: Work with various teams to resolve issues, suggest process improvements, and contribute to a safe work environment.
What You'll Bring
- Education and experience: A two-year college degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in inspection, plan review, or construction.Or any combination of education and experience totaling five years.
- Certifications:
- A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving history.
- Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) AND
- Any combination of two A-level certifications plus any combination of two Residential certifications listed below
- State of Oregon Certification as a Fire and Life Safety?Plans Examiner (PEF)
- State of Oregon Certification as a Structural Inspector A-Level (SIA)
- State of Oregon Certification as a Mechanical Inspector A-Level (MIA)
- State of Oregon Certification as a Structural Plans Examiner A-Level (PEA)
- State of Oregon Certification as a Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
- State of Oregon Certification as an Electrical Specialty Code Inspector (EI)
- Residential
- Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)
- Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)
- Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)
- Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)
- Manufactured Structure Construction Inspector (OMDISC)
- Knowledge and skills: Strong knowledge of Oregon codes, building construction, and office software. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Why Milwaukie?
- Competitive salary: $97,198.4 - $123,968 annually
- Great benefits: As an employee of the City of Milwaukie, you'll be part of the AFSCME union and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
- Impactful work: Make a real difference in the community by ensuring safe and compliant development.
- Supportive environment: We value accountability, accessibility, efficiency, collaboration, equity, and community support.
- Work-life balance: This position may be eligible for limited remote work options.
To apply, please submit your application and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
Working Conditions
To view the full Job Description, please go here
This position involves a mix of indoor and outdoor work, including visits to active construction sites. You should be comfortable working in various weather conditions and potentially dirty/dusty environments.
Application Requirements: To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit a complete application, including complete work history.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Milwaukie, we understand that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-786-7507.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with the City of Milwaukie. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veterans' preference for this job, please attach qualifying documents in the application process.
Summary Of Employee Benefits
(actual plan documents, policies and bargaining agreements prevail)
The City of Milwaukie offers a generous benefits package to all regular status employees working at least 20 hours per week (benefits are pro-rated for employees working less than full-time). Temporary employees, seasonal workers and part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for benefits. Medical/dental insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Medical Insurance: You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan (Regence Blue Cross PPO) or a health maintenance organization (Kaiser HMO). Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.
Dental Insurance: You and your dependent family members are eligible for a dental insurance plan which includes preventative, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits. You will have the choice to be covered by either Delta Dental, Willamette Dental or Kaiser's dental plan.
Flexible Spending Account: The City offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). FSAs allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and childcare expenses with tax-free income. Additionally, the employee paid portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums are paid through the FSA with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement: The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources,
- Member contributions paid on your behalf by the City (immediately vested); and
- Employer contributions (vested when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years)
Life Insurance: The city pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of your annual salary to a maximum of $100,000 and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) to a maximum of $100,000.
Long Term Disability Insurance: The city provides you with a long term disability (LTD) plan which provides up to 50% of your salary, up to a maximum benefit of $3,000 per month for qualifying disabilities following a 90-day waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program: Benefit eligible employees and their family can receive up to five free counseling sessions per incident per year from Canopy EAP (formerly Cascade).
Workers' Compensation Insurance: You are provided worker's compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes (SAIF Corporation).
Holidays
The City recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Birthday
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- One and a half days Floating Holiday
Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:
- 1-48 months (up to four years) 8.67 hours per month
- 49-108 months (4-9 years) 10 hours per month
- 109-168 months (9-14 years) 12 hours per month
- 169-228 months (14-19 years) 14 hours per month
- 229 or more months (over 19 years) 16.67 hours per month
Non-represented managers and supervisors who do not receive overtime compensation are eligible for management leave on an annual 'use it or lose it' basis.
Sick Leave: New employees receive 48 hours of sick leave at hire. After six months, sick leave accrues at a rate of eight (8) hours per month.
01
Are you claiming Veteran's Preference?
- Yes
- No
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, it is necessary to attach the relevant supporting documents. Have you ensured that these documents are included?
- Yes
- No
- N/A, not claiming veterans' preference
If you have not included a cover letter, please use the space below to share how your lived experience makes you uniquely qualified for this role. Please keep your response to no more than 500 words.
- Required Question