Entry Level Health Inspector Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.69 - $40.47 Hourly
Location : City Hall Building, Gresham, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26153-1B
Department: Community Services
Division: Building Inspections
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Overview
Join the City of Gresham as a Building Inspector Trainee, an entry-level role where you'll learn to perform residential building inspections across all disciplines while working toward State of Oregon inspector certifications. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
We're looking for someone eager to begin a career in building inspection who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and is committed to learning and growing into the role. Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification is required at hire.
This job is posted until the listed closing date; first resume reviews and interview consideration begin August 17.
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.
Benefits & Schedule

• Retirement: Oregon PERS
• Health: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Schedule: full-time, 7:15 AM to 4:15 PM FTE, onsite in Gresham (Portland metro area, Multnomah County)

If you feel you are a better match for one of the below positions, please apply to that position directly:
Position Description
What you'll do

• Train in the residential building inspector role, working alongside experienced staff to learn construction codes and compliance
• Learn to inspect residential buildings and accessory structures across structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines
• Assist with field inspections and observe on-site plan review and code interpretation
• Study and prepare for State of Oregon inspector certification examinations
• Learn to notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm corrections
• Learn to organize, prepare, and maintain inspection records and follow-up activities
• Prepare documentation under guidance, coordinate with other departments, and participate in code training
• Progressively take on inspection responsibilities as certifications are earned, with the goal of working independently

Qualifications
Minimum:
Up to one year of vocational and/or technical training in building construction, plus up to one year of experience in one or more areas of building construction - or any combination of two to three years of related education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required at hire:

• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification (or equivalent)
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (based on our driving matrix below)

Within 30 days of hire:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Within 12 months of hire:

• Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX) certification (or equivalent)

Driving Matrix
You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Selection Process
To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
Required application materials:

• Complete online application(Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• Three or more professional references

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.
If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.
A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.
Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.
If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, criminal background check, and driving record review.
The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.
Medical Insurance Options:

• City of Gresham Core Plan- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO Network
• Kaiser Permanente Traditional HMO

Dental Insurance Options:

• Delta Dental PPO Plan
• Willamette Dental Insurance
• Kaiser Permanente

Additional benefits include: Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employee's contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA/VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.
For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at:
01
What best describes your highest level of education?

• High School/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree, or the equiv
• Two (2) or more years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology program or related trade/technical coursework.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the above

02
How many years of vocational and/or technical training in building construction do you have?

• Less than two (2) years of experience.
• Two (2) or more years of experience.

03
Do you currently have your Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) certification or equivalent certification?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you been involved in a major traffic offense or accident that resulted in death or major injury?

• Yes
• No

06
Have you been convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

07
In the last 5 years, have you had more than 2 motor vehicle accidents within a 3-year period?

• Yes
• No

08
In the last 5 years, have you had more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period?)

• Yes
• No

Required Question