What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Inspector position at City of Beaverton, OR?
Salary : $37.94 - $50.84 Hourly
Location : City Hall - The Beaverton Building, OR
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : FY24 / 25-01052
Department : Community Development Department
Division : CDD Building Inspector
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Beaverton is hiring a Plumbing Inspector to join our building inspection team and support residential and commercial growth and development across the city.
The Plumbing Inspector inspects residential and commercial buildings for compliance with all plumbing codes, ordinances, standards, rules, and regulations and reviews residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing plans and specifications. This position also checks the design, construction and quality of materials, and the location of plumbing systems.
This is a full-time, non exempt, SEIU-classified position.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and regulate installations of plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Ensure that the design, construction, and location of systems comply with state and municipal plumbing regulations. Read and interpret construction plans in conjunction with actual construction.
- Interpret product listings and installation requirements. Interpret and apply plumbing statutes to the inspection. Consult and advise builders of plumbing code requirements needed to pass inspection.
- Meet with staff, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other customers to explain code requirements and resolve conflicts and problems. Answer technical questions about the plumbing codes from the public. Coordinate with other divisions and governmental agencies on final project acceptance.
- Write inspection reports, keep accurate inspection records, and enter inspection results into computer system. File inspection records and plans. Track inspections, stop work orders and expired permits.
- Calculate and explain permit fees.
- Investigate code compliance issues.
- Review plans for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Approve the plumbing portion of plans.
- Provide excellent internal and external customer service, creating a positive experience for customers by resolving problems creatively.
- Additional duties are outlined in the
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications :
Licensing and special requirements
The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.
Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.
Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Wage range : $37.94 - $50.84 hourly base wage
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life .
Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down Gross cash compensation Starting step Step 1 Step 4 Step 7 Yearly salary $78,923.16 $91,372.56 $105,749.52
Estimated benefits paid by the city - non-cash compensation Public Employees Retirement System fully paid contributions for employee $4,143.47$4,797.06$5,551.85Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee 1 (dollar value)$29,819.04$29,819.04$29,819.04Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,367.69$2,741.18$3,172.49No-cost Tri-Met public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00 Total estimated non-cash compensation / benefits $37,530.20 $38,557.28 $39,743.38
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value $116,453.36 $129,929.84 $145,492.90
Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
What is your highest level of education?
Do you have a valid driver's license and ability to meet city driving standards?
Do you currently have Oregon Inspector certification?
Do you currently have an Oregon Journey-level Plumber's license?
Do you currently have an Oregon A-level Plumbing Inspector certification?
Do you currently have Oregon Medical Gas Inspector certification?
How many years of experience do you have performing plumbing inspection?
The wage range for this position is $39.94 - $ 50.81 hourly. What wage would you be willing to accept? (Please note that your response will not be used for application screening.)
Required Question
Salary : $38,557 - $145,493
