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Overview Join the City of Gresham as a Plumbing Building Inspector (Building Inspector 2), performing residential and commercial plumbing inspections. This full-time role includes Oregon PERS retirement and full medical, dental, and vision benefits. We're looking for a certified plumbing inspector who values a collaborative team, delivers quality customer service, and uses their code knowledge to keep Gresham's commercial and residential buildings safe.

Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) and Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) certifications are 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, Monday through Friday, 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: Building Inspector Trainee Building Inspector 1 Electrical Building Inspector Structural Mechanical Building Inspector Position Description What you'll do Inspect new and existing residential, commercial, and accessory buildings for compliance with construction, safety, and specialty codes and City ordinances Notify contractors and homeowners of violations and follow up to confirm they're corrected Issue stop-work orders for non-compliance and determine required repairs or replacement Investigate health and safety complaints and violations Conduct field inspections and on-site plan review; provide code interpretation to contractors, builders, architects, and homeowners Perform accurate plan review and read/interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings against work in progress Maintain inspection records and prepare reports and compliance correspondence Represent the City to the public, other agencies, and jurisdictions; stay current on state and local codes Qualifications Minimum: Associate's degree or two years of college coursework in a Building Inspection Technology program or related trade/technical coursework, plus three (3) to six (6) years in one or more areas of building construction - or any combination of three to six years of related education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Required at hire: Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) certification (or equivalent) Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) 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 Medical Gas Inspector (MIG) 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. 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.Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay

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.