Building Official | Building Division Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Official is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community Development Department. This includes plan review, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and activities, coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, as well as providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Community Development.

The Benton County Community Development Department values team members that are dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development. The successful Building Official is an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team that works seamlessly to deliver countywide customer services, as well as community health and safety across, and in support of, all program areas, including Building and Development Services.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this position.


BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

• 11 Paid Holidays 64 Personal Leave Hours 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

• Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
• In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
  • Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
  • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
• Dependents up to age 26 are covered!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

• After 6 months of employment:
  • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
  • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program 

• Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
• Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. 
• Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

Annual salary range of:

• $96,194.59 - $131,175.20 
• This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6 month probationary period, depending on starting salary and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

Have benefits questions?

• Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position (PM45):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, planning, geography, public administration, or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• 5 years of professional work experience in engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field,
  • 2 years of which are managerial or supervisory experience. (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, and discipline other employees.)

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.  There is no substitute for the supervisory experience.

• This position requires a Valid Oregon Driver's License and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
• Oregon Building Official Certification or ICC Equivalent
• Must meet ONE of the certification requirements outlined in Path A, Path B below (or be able to obtain Path A or Path B certifications within 6-months of hire), or an equivalent combination of certifications, as determined by the Community Development Director.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will bring experience working as a building official or similar role with a local government or other public agency. 
• Will have outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, interpersonal and public servant leadership. 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”


How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. 
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment. 

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter from the VA (if applicable).
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cardswebpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.govor by phone at 541-766-6081.

Salary : $96,195 - $131,175