Job Summary
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The City of Salem Building and Safety Division is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Building Code Compliance Inspector to join our team. As a Building Code Compliance Inspector, you will play a crucial role in the investigation, inspection, enforcement and tracking of building code violations throughout the City of Salem. The successful candidate will be able to strike a balance between strict enforcement of building code and providing education to work with customer towards voluntary compliance.
Learn And Grow
We value our employees and their professional development. There are many cross-training opportunities within the department. We encourage continuing education and certification within other disciplines of the trade; structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
What You Will Do
This position will investigate complaints of structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work that was done without appropriate permits. The incumbent will be responsible for the initial contact and communication, inspection, and tracking of violations and enforcement orders related to reported building code violations within the City of Salem. The candidate will also respond to inquiries from the public and other city departments. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable inspector with people-oriented skills who can work independently, communicate effectively and professionally, while clearly articulating code requirements with on-site customers.
Additional Information On Job Responsibilities
- Conduct daily field inspections and re-inspections of residential and commercial buildings to confirm conformance with state building code requirements.
- Complete inspection forms, prepare letters and notices of correction for remedy of deficiencies.
- Investigate complaints of code violations, relay code requirements to customers, monitor progress and follow up with customers.
- Respond to inquiries from the public.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- 5% Bilingual incentive for qualifying candidate.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay .
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass pre-employment background check and physical abilities exam.
- Must have an Oregon Drive license (or the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 30 days of residency) and meet the City of Salem’s driving standards.
- Graduation from high school or trade school, and two or more years of experience performing journey level (independent) work related to the area being inspected by the position, demonstrating considerable experience in installations, inspections, and code enforcement, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area(s) related to the position.
- State of Oregon OIC-OR Inspector is required.
- State of Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) or Residential Building Inspector ICC B1 equivalent certification is required.
- Must pass a criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance and Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required To Apply)
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
What You Will Bring Along
- Construction site safety practices and equipment
- Ability to tactfully enforce codes and regulation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, officials, and the public.
- Respect, seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
About Us
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Inspector, I.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
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For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs .
This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
