Construction Inspector Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $35.12 - $44.44 Hourly
Location : Courthouse, Dallas, OR
Job Type: Part time
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Brief Description
ABOUT THE JOB
Inspects residential and commercial buildings and plans for compliance with the County building and zoning codes.
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday - Friday working an agreed upon schedule consisting of one of the following options: twenty (20), twenty four (24), thirty (30), or thirty two (32) hours per week.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or successful completion of the equivalent GED. Two (2) years of experience in construction or building inspection, or 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), Structural Inspector A Level (SIA), Residential Structural Inspector (CAS), A Level Plans Examiner (PEA), Residential Plans Examiner (CAX), A Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA), and Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) at time of hire.
*Preference given to those who also possess State of Oregon Certificates for A Level Electrical Inspector, or A Level Plumbing Inspector.
*Must have the ability to obtain Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE) and Fire and Life Safety Certification (PEF) 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 (Holiday Pay prorated based on number of hours worked)
• 8 hours of vacation (prorated based on number of hours worked) earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave(prorated based on number of hours worked) earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire and hours worked)
• 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 (cost prorated depending on number of hours worked)
• 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

Our Community:
Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.
The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the "Oregon Wine Country." Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.
Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.
Qualifications
Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education and training requirements for this position.
Supplemental Information
** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the **
** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **
Polk County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Benefits Overview:

• Polk County offers a generous benefits package to support employees' physical, financial and emotional well-being. Benefits are available to regular status employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Part time employees receive pro-rated benefits.
• Benefits will vary according to bargaining unit.
• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

Health Insurance (medical, dental, Rx and vision): We offer Kaiser Permanente and PacificSource. Coverage varies according to bargaining unit. Employee share of the premium will vary according to bargaining unit and full-time or part-time status.
Paid Leave:

• Vacation: New full-time employees generally earn 12 vacation days per year; this increases with years of service. Part-time employees earn a pro-rated amount.
• Holidays: A generous number of paid holidays annually. This will vary according to bargaining unit.
• Personal Leave Days: These are floating holidays. The number of Personal Leave Days varies according to bargaining unit.
• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (pro-rated for part time) with no maximum accrual.
• Other Leaves: Jury duty, bereavement, military.

Retirement: We participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Polk County picks up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of wages.) See the PERS website for more information: www.pers.state.or.us
Employee Assistance Program: Provides a variety of counseling options and/or online information for emotional well-being, relationships, financial, health, legal and personal growth.
Optional Benefits Include:

• Deferred Compensation: Employees may elect to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan through convenient payroll deductions. We offer the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and Nationwide.
• Life Insurance: Polk County provides basic life insurance and AD&D at no cost to employees. Additional insurance is available to purchase.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Option to participate in this pre-tax plan to cover eligible health and dependent care expenses.
• Aflac: Employees have the option of participating in a variety of Aflac plans.

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This position requires full-time, on-site presence and is NOT open to remote work. Are you able to meet this requirement?

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