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THE POSITION Douglas County Building Department On-Call Non-Benefited Postition/ Works as Needed/ No Gaurantee of Hours. Job Summary: This position performs duties to coordinate the building permit application process between the public and county departments. Technician will provide information to the public related to department procedures; review construction plans and specifications for compliance to appropriate state and local building and planning codes and ordinances; issue building permits; receive and answer public questions; perform inspection duties when necessary.

Essential Functions: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Receive questions and provide information regarding permits, specialty codes and compliance procedures to architects, engineers, builders and the public. Coordinate permit application process between the public and county and other agencies as necessary.

Determine value of structure and necessary permits; compute fees; issue permits. Examine and evaluate building plans and specifications for structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire/life safety and zoning code compliance; approve or disapprove plans; explain appropriate state specialty codes, ORS, OAR, city and county ordinances. Document examination.

Maintain recordkeeping utilizing automated permit application tracking systems. As needed, may inspect and evaluate structures while being constructed, remodeled repaired (in areas of structural, mechanical); approve or disapprove work; write correction notices; enforce appropriate state specialty codes, ORS, OAR, city and county ordinances; work with builders to assure construction, remodeling, or repair is in compliance with approved plans and state building, mechanical, grading, and plumbing codes. Document inspections.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Skills/Qualifications: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. Four years code or zoning administration, plan review or building inspection, architectural or engineering experience/training OR an Associate's degree plus two years experience work related experience OR any combination of education, experience or training. Desirable qualifications: Work experience in public entity related to building inspection services, plans review and permit processing.

Required Oregon driver's license. Regular and consistent attendance Knowledge of: Considerable knowledge of Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon specialty codes, city and county ordinances that govern building permit process; considerable knowledge of permitting process; considerable knowledge of coordination between appropriate departments and agencies for permit purposes; considerable knowledge of structural engineering design to determine structural soundness of plans and specifications; considerable knowledge of building construction, mechanical, and plumbing principles, practices, and procedures as applied to construction. Skill to: Read and interpret blue prints, plans, and specifications; conduct plans reviews, use automated permit application tracking systems and equipment.

Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; establish and maintain records and reports; perform mathematical computations related to permit fees; make decisions independently in accordance with established rules, regulations and codes and use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; efficiently manage time; conduct inspections, document findings, determine correction actions, and implement compliance according to appropriate specialty codes; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, builders, architects, engineers, city officials contractors and the public SCREENING & EVALUATION Position requires infrequent driving. Finalist will be required to provide a driving history that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy as part of contingent offer of employment. While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history backgroundcheck as part of a contingent offer of employment.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification. Questions. Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@douglascountyor.govor ph: (541) 440-4405 Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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